The Miners (21-2, 12-0 Conference USA) trailed by one at the half, but outscored the Owls by 13 in the second half. UTEP held a 34-18 edge on points in the paint and a 26-7 edge in points off turnovers. The Miners forced Rice into 17 turnovers.
Valeriy Berezhynska finished with 24 points and five rebounds for Rice (10-16, 3-9). She was the only Owl to score in double figures.
Kadie Riverin had eight points and eight rebounds for Rice, while Morgan Mayse finished with eight points and seven rebounds. Tara Watts and Maudess Fulton grabbed six rebounds apiece.
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