NCAAB · Final

Rice Owls Edge Texas State Bobcats in Close Matchup

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse

Rice Owls 77, Texas State Bobcats 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls beat Texas State Bobcats 77-72 at Tudor Fieldhouse on December 3, 2025.

Who was favored in Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested game, the Rice Owls defeated the Texas State Bobcats with a final score of 77-72. This matchup was notable as it showcased two teams with differing recent forms, highlighting the Owls' ability to secure a much-needed victory at their home venue, Tudor Fieldhouse.

Entering the game, Rice held a home record of 4-6 and had struggled recently, posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. Their scoring average was 74.1 points per game, while they allowed an average of 72.4 points. Despite their challenges, the Owls were on a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 81-62. However, prior to that, they faced a tough stretch, losing four consecutive games against teams such as the Tennessee Volunteers and the Tarleton State Texans.

On the other hand, Texas State came into the game with a better overall record of 6-5, although they had lost their last two games. The Bobcats averaged 73.7 points scored per game while allowing only 64.3 points, showcasing a strong defensive performance in their recent outings. They had a home record of 6-1 but struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-3. Their last victory was a dominant win against Texas Lutheran Bulldogs, where they won 93-41.

The two teams had met once before this season, with Texas State winning that matchup 75-66 on December 8, 2024. This prior loss added extra motivation for the Owls as they sought to avenge their earlier defeat.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific details provided in the block; thus, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this encounter. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Rice with a spread of -3.5, indicating that they were expected to win by more than three points. The total for the game was set at 133.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors impacting play. The atmosphere at Tudor Fieldhouse was likely charged, as home fans rallied behind the Owls, who were eager to improve their standing.

As the game progressed, it became a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging leads and battling for control. Key moments included a series of free throws in the second half, where players like Mark Drone and Jalen Smith made crucial contributions to the scoreboard. The final moments saw Rice maintain a slim lead, ultimately securing their victory with a series of successful free throws that sealed the game at 77-72.

This win not only boosts Rice's confidence but also alters the dynamics of their season as they look to build on this success moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RICE -3.5	133.5 o -110 / u -110	Texas State Bobcats +136 · Rice Owls -162

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Leaders

PointsTrae Broadnax16Rice Owls
AssistsTrae Broadnax6Rice Owls
ReboundsTrae Broadnax7Rice Owls
PointsMark Drone23Texas State Bobcats
AssistsDJ Hall3Texas State Bobcats
ReboundsDJ Hall12Texas State Bobcats

Recent form

Rice Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak W174.1 scored · 72.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

W81-62vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 26
L63-78at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesNov 26
L84-89at Kennesaw State OwlsNov 24
L74-90vs Tarleton State TexansNov 21
L66-91at Tennessee VolunteersNov 18
W71-64vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 15
L69-81vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 12
L63-67at Oregon DucksNov 8
W109-38vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 5
L61-64vs Charlotte 49ersMar 12

Texas State Bobcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak L273.7 scored · 64.3 allowed per game0-3 away

L74-78vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 29
L52-66at Seattle U RedhawksNov 28
W93-41vs Texas Lutheran BulldogsNov 25
W65-56vs Little Rock TrojansNov 22
W63-49vs Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 19
W77-67vs Texas Southern TigersNov 15
W80-69vs UTSA RoadrunnersNov 13
L71-79at Tulane Green WaveNov 8
W114-55vs Texas A&M-San Antonio JaguarsNov 6
L48-83at Bowling Green FalconsNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17

Box score

Stat	Texas State Bobcats	Rice Owls
Field goals	27-63	24-55
Field goal %	43	44
Three-pointers	4-13	7-26
Three-point %	31	27
Free throws	14-19	22-29
Free throw %	74	76
Rebounds	37	39
Offensive rebounds	15	14
Defensive rebounds	22	25
Assists	10	9
Steals	8	6
Blocks	5	7
Turnovers	11	13
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	18
Fast-break points	19	17
Points in the paint	36	24
Fouls	24	19
Largest lead	6	14
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	23	63

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-45Mark Drone made Layup.
2nd Half49-45Kyndall Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-45Dimp Pernell made Jumper.
2nd Half51-46Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-48Cam Carroll made Layup.
2nd Half51-49Cam Carroll made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-50Cam Carroll made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-50DJ Hall made Layup.
2nd Half53-51Eternity Eguagie made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-53Trae Broadnax made Jumper.
2nd Half53-54Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-55Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-55Jalen Bolden made Jumper. Assisted by Mark Drone.
2nd Half55-56Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-57Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-60Jalen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trae Broadnax.
2nd Half58-60Dimp Pernell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Hall.
2nd Half58-62Stephen Giwa made Layup. Assisted by Trae Broadnax.
2nd Half59-62DJ Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-62DJ Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-64Cam Carroll made Layup.
2nd Half60-66Nick Anderson made Jumper.
2nd Half60-68Trae Broadnax made Jumper.
2nd Half62-68DJ Hall made Layup.
2nd Half62-69Cam Carroll made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-69Mark Drone made Layup.
2nd Half65-69Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-70Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-70Mark Drone made Layup.
2nd Half68-70Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-72Trae Broadnax made Layup.
2nd Half69-72Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-72Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-73Eternity Eguagie made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-73Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-73Mark Drone made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-74Jalen Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-75Jalen Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-76Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-77Nick Anderson made Free Throw.