HOUSTON -- Marcus Evans scored 30 points -- two off the freshman's career high -- and Rice beat Florida International 86-70 on Saturday for its third win in a row.
Evans was 11 of 17 from the field with three 3-pointers. He grabbed five rebounds, had three assists and a career-best six steals. Egor Koulechov scored 21 points with nine rebounds, Connor Cashaw had 15 points with nine boards and Marquez Letcher-Ellis added 12 points for Rice (11-16, 6-8 Conference USA).
Rice led all the way in this one.