Kyle Martens punt for 48 yards, returned by Travaun Nixon for 9 yards to the UTEP 25, tackled by Denzel Wells.
4th & 7 at RICE 36
1st & 10 at UTEP 25
rice drive: 3 plays 3 yards, 01:02 rice punt, 1:02
Donald Buckram rush for 9 yards to the UTEP 34, tackled by Cheta Ozougwu and Chris Jones.