Feb. 15, 2006

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Morris Almond scored 30 points and had 10 rebounds to help lead Rice to a 62-54 win over East Carolina on Wednesday night.

The win marked the fourth consecutive game that Almond has scored at least 30 points.

J.R. Harrison came off the bench to add 14 points and grab 12 rebounds for the Owls (11-12, 5-5 Conference USA).

Rice trailed 26-19 after a 14-2 run by the Pirates but scored the last five points before haltime to bring the score to within two at 26-24.

Tyrone Beale led the Pirates (7-16, 1-9) with 15 points. Courtney Captain and Sam Hinnant each scored 10 points. Each hit a pair of 3-pointers.