East Carolina and Rice picked up victories in American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Wednesday, December 20.

East Carolina 79, Delaware State 50 - Box Score
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) RJ Felton had 26 points in East Carolina's 79-50 win over Delaware State on Wednesday night.

Felton also added eight rebounds for the Pirates (7-5). Brandon Johnson scored 13 points and added 15 rebounds and four steals. Ezra Ausar was 3 of 4 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points.

Wesley Oba finished with 15 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets (6-9). Brandon Stone added 11 points for Delaware State.

Rice 82, Prairie View A&M 56 - Box Score
HOUSTON (AP) — Travis Evee's 28 points helped Rice defeat Prairie View A&M 82-56 on Wednesday night.

Evee added five rebounds for the Owls (6-6). Mekhi Mason scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added three blocks. Anthony Selden added 11 points. Max Fiedler grabbed 14 rebounds to go with six points.

Javontae Hopkins led the Panthers (5-6) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Kevin McGaskey and Nick Gazelas finished with 11 points apiece.