North Texas and Rice picked up season-opening wins in American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday, November 5. Jasper Floyd had 23 points as North Texas defeated Evansville, 80-63, while Rice took down FIU, 77-70, in Rob Lanier's first game as Owl head coach.
| Tuesday, November 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Home | Location | Links | |
| FIU 70 | Rice 77 | Houston, Texas | Box Score - Recap | |
| Evansville 63 | North Texas 80 | Denton, Texas | Box Score - Recap | |
Action continues Thursday, November 7, as UAB plays host to Southern Miss.