Who's Playing

Southern Miss @ Rice

Current Records: Southern Miss 6-22; Rice 14-13

What to Know

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 2-11 against the Rice Owls since February of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Golden Eagles and Rice will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET at Tudor Fieldhouse. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Southern Miss found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 85-61 punch to the gut against the North Texas Mean Green on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Owls were close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 83-79 to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Southern Miss is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past four games, so buyers beware.

The losses put Southern Miss at 6-22 and Rice at 14-13. The Golden Eagles are 3-18 after losses this season, Rice 6-6.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tudor Fieldhouse -- Houston, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Owls are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Golden Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Rice have won 11 out of their last 13 games against Southern Miss.

  • Jan 29, 2022 - Rice 76 vs. Southern Miss 62
  • Mar 09, 2021 - Rice 61 vs. Southern Miss 52
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Rice 76 vs. Southern Miss 68
  • Feb 05, 2021 - Rice 88 vs. Southern Miss 62
  • Mar 04, 2020 - Rice 72 vs. Southern Miss 57
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Southern Miss 81 vs. Rice 68
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Rice 73 vs. Southern Miss 65
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Southern Miss 86 vs. Rice 75
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Rice 86 vs. Southern Miss 75
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Rice 72 vs. Southern Miss 71
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Rice 61 vs. Southern Miss 58
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Rice 76 vs. Southern Miss 74
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Rice 72 vs. Southern Miss 65