Sears lifts Ohio past Rice on late shot
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Mark Sears made a layup with four seconds remaining to lead Ohio to a 65-64 win over Rice in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Saturday night.
The Owls were unable to get off a shot on their next possession.
Jason Carter had 26 points to lead the Bobcats.
Ben Vander Plas had 13 points for Ohio (25-9).
Carl Pierre had 20 points for the Owls (16-17). Travis Evee added 12 points. Chris Mullins had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Tim Stewart
- Ed Phillips
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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