HOUSTON (AP) Jalen Smith scored 19 points to lead Rice Owls to a 94-47 victory over NAIA member Southwestern Christian Eagles on Wednesday.

Smith also had seven rebounds for the Owls (6-6). Trae Broadnax hit two 3-pointers and scored 14, while Eternity Eguagie added 12 points.

Cole Allen and JaColby Williams topped the Eagles with 12 points apiece.

Rice took the lead with 19:38 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Cam Carroll led the team with eight points in the first half for a 48-25 advantage at the break.

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