Preview: UNLV Visits Rice in Nonconference Women’s Basketball Clash HOUSTON (Interstat) — The UNLV women’s basketball team looks to build on a decisive road win when it visits Rice on Saturday in a nonconference matchup at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Runnin’ Rebels (5-3) are coming off a 66-39 victory at Texas-San Antonio on Wednesday, their third straight win. The Owls (6-3) also won their last outing, defeating Sam Houston 66-50 at home. UNLV guard Jasmyn Lott enters on a hot streak, averaging 14 points over her last three games. She scored a season-high 21 points in 25 minutes against UTSA. For Rice, guard Dominique Ennis has been a consistent scorer, posting 13 points against Sam Houston and a season-high 23 in an overtime win over Illinois State on Nov. 26. Both teams have navigated challenging early schedules. UNLV’s three losses have come against Baylor, Montana State and Arizona State, with the defeat to the Sun Devils coming by just three points. Rice’s setbacks include a narrow one-point loss to UCF and a road defeat to Princeton. The game features a contrast in momentum, with UNLV riding its winning streak and Rice aiming to establish consistency after alternating wins and losses in recent weeks. The Rebels have shown defensive prowess during their streak, holding opponents to an average of 54 points over the last three games. For Rice, protecting its home court will be key. The Owls are 4-1 at Tudor Fieldhouse this season, with the only loss being the close contest against UCF. This contest marks the final nonconference tune-up for both squads before each embarks on a stretch of games against league opponents. UNLV begins Mountain West play in late December, while Rice opens American Athletic Conference action in early January. Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. CST tipoff.