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Miller’s clutch free throws propel Florida Atlantic to a 75-73 victory over Rice

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BOCA RATON, Fla. — In a thrilling finish on Sunday, Kaleb Glenn secured a layup to tie the game with less than a minute left, and Baba Miller added two clutch free throws with just two seconds remaining, leading Florida Atlantic to a narrow 75-73 victory over Rice.

Tre Carroll was a standout for the Owls, contributing 17 points along with nine rebounds and five assists. KyKy Tandy also had a significant impact by scoring 13 points with an efficient shooting performance, hitting 5 of 8 attempts from the field, including 3 of 6 from three-point land. Baba Miller added to the effort with 12 points, completing 5 of 13 from the floor, while showcasing his defensive skills with nine rebounds and three blocks.

Rice was led by Jacob Dar, who tallied 19 points in the contest, making him the leading scorer for the Owls in this matchup. Aaron Powell also played a crucial role for Rice, adding 15 points. Caden Powell contributed solidly as well, recording eight points and matching them with eight rebounds.

During the first half, Tandy notched 10 points, but Florida Atlantic found themselves trailing 43-38 at halftime. The second half saw Glenn stepping up, leading his team with 10 points, helping Florida Atlantic outscore Rice by seven points in this period and ultimately secure the victory.

Looking ahead, Florida Atlantic is scheduled to face North Texas on the road in their upcoming game, while Rice will host Tulane next Saturday.