The Quakers pulled out to an early 23-8 lead over the Beavers, making nine of their first 14 shots. After being tied at four early on, the Quakers broke off a 29-6 run to widen the lead. Guilford finished the first half with a commanding 24-10 rebounding advantage and shot 42.9% from the field. Maine-Farmington made just six-of-27 first-half shots (28.6%).
Guilford held form in the second half, widening its rebounding to finish the game with a 28-rebound lead, 54-26. The Quakers used 21 offensive rebounds to produce 19 second-chance points.
Rice finished the contest with 15 points and 10 rebounds on 7-of-9 shooting. He started the first half with eight points and six rebounds thanks to 4-of-6 shooting. Teammate Trever Hyatt added 11 points.
Uriah Forest-Bulley was the lone Beaver in double-figure scoring, finishing the contest with 12 points.
The Quakers dominated the Beavers in the paint, holding a 34-16 advantage. Guilford also dominated bench scoring, 30-16. The Quakers turned 12 Beaver turnovers into 16 points while the Beavers produced nine points out of 14 Guilford miscues.