DENTON, Texas (AP) Tylor Perry had 18 points and North Texas rolled past Rice 75-43 in a Conference USA opener on Saturday.

Mardrez McBride had 17 points for the Mean Green (8-3, 1-0), who won their sixth straight game. Rubin Jones added 11 points. Aaron Scott had eight points and 10 rebounds.

Quincy Olivari had eight points for the Owls (7-5, 0-1).

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