Athletics

Rice smothers ULM to capture 66-50 victory

The Rice men’s basketball team used a strong defensive performance to defeat the University of Louisiana-Monroe 66-50 at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 12.

Owls to clash with Cougars at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 14

The Rice women’s basketball team will look to clinch its third straight home victory as the Owls face off with the crosstown rival Houston Cougars at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 14.

Rice opens season with 77-70 victory over FIU in Lanier’s debut

The Rice men’s basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a 77-70 victory over FIU at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 5.

Rice takes down Navy on homecoming night

The Rice Owls handed their interim head coach Pete Alamar a 24-10 win over Navy in his debut Nov. 2.

Rice football team to honor service members during Navy game

One of the themes for Rice University’s football game against the Naval Academy Nov. 2 is “Salute to Service,” and no two students better represent the values of both institutions than Kai Hartman and Thara Venkateswaran.

Ratkovic captures AAC Women's Singles Individual Championship

Rice sophomore Divna Ratkovic defeated Leonie Moeller of Memphis in a nearly three-hour battle to claim the inaugural American Athletic Conference Women’s Singles Individual Championship in the AAC Men’s and Women’s Individual Championship hosted by Rice.

Rice announces leadership change in football

A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately, Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland said.

Rice football team ‘bridging the gap between campus and football’

Faculty and staff members at Rice gathered for a unique learning experience outside of the classroom at the Rice football team’s inaugural Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day event Oct. 22.

Rice to host inaugural AAC Fall Individual Championships

The inaugural American Athletic Conference Fall Individual Championship will be hosted on South Main at the George R. Brown Tennis Center Oct. 24-27.

Owls set nine personal bests in College Station

The Rice Owls women’s cross country team had a strong showing this weekend at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.

2024 athletic programs report now available

Copies of Rice’s 2024 “Report on Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Programs” are now available from the Office of the Director of Athletics at 713-348-4077.

Owls rally past North Texas to remain unbeaten at home

The Rice women’s soccer team secured its fourth consecutive win after defeating North Texas 2-1 at Holloway Field Oct. 12.

Rice celebrates 60th anniversary of Fred Hansen’s gold medal performance

Rice Athletics honored Fred Hansen, the only athlete from Rice to win an Olympic gold medal, during the home football game Oct. 12.

Rice swimming and diving team kicks off 2024-25 season

Rice swimming and diving began its 2024-25 season Oct. 12, with the swim team hosting the Rice Fall Splash and the newly-formed diving team taking part in the Houston Diving Invitational.

Owls take down Roadrunners in dramatic fashion

A late touchdown pass from E.J. Warner to Matt Sykes propelled Rice to a 29-27 win over UTSA Oct. 12.