Abou Ousmane had 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks and Thomas Bell recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists as North Texas defeated Rice 68-50 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Conference tourney.

Thomas Bell tied his career high with 21 points as North Texas won its 10th consecutive game, routing Rice 67-44.

Tylor Perry had 18 points and North Texas rolled past Rice 75-43 in a Conference USA opener.