Mullins’ career day helps Rice hold off St. Edward’s 78-73

HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Mullins scored a career-high 24 points, including the go-ahead free throws in the final minute, and Rice turned back Division II St. Edward’s 78-73 on Kid’s Day Thursday afternoon.
There were eight ties and 11 lead changes. The visitors led for more than 10 minutes, until Mullins made a layup with three minutes left to put the Owls on top 70-69. Corey Shervill’s layup at 2:23 gave St. Edward’s its last lead. Mullins tied it at 1:40 and after a H