Rice takes down Charlotte to open American play
The Rice Owls defeated Charlotte 28-17 in its American Conference opener on Thursday night.
Rice soccer team ranked 25th in United Soccer Coaches Poll
For the first time since the 2021 season, the Rice soccer team is nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, earning the 25th spot in the rankings.
Rice football to open American Conference play Thursday night on ESPN
Rice’s football team will open American Conference play under the Thursday night lights this week, traveling to face the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in a nationally televised matchup Sept. 18 on ESPN. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
Plae Wyatt named to 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Rice senior safety Plae Wyatt is one of 22 college football players and one head coach who have been named to the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which was announced on Tuesday.
Owls secure first home win against Prairie View A&M
Chase Jenkins became the first Rice quarterback to rush for more than 100 yards since 2012, as he led the Owls to a 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M at Rice Stadium Sept. 13.
Forever an Owl: Rice honors Allshouse with new stadium sculpture
Rice immortalized one of its most devoted alumni Sept. 6, dedicating a bronze sculpture outside the player entrance of Rice Stadium in honor of former football standout and lifetime trustee Bucky Allshouse ’71.
Texas strong: Rice leads statewide effort to honor flood victims
What began as a simple conversation about honoring a small part of Texas has grown into a statewide show of solidarity — thanks in large part to Rice Athletics.
Rice defeats Louisiana to give Abell first victory
Rice football took down the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14-12 in its season opener to give head coach Scott Abell his first victory.
Owls to host Texas A&M during Rice Invitational volleyball tournament this weekend
The Rice Owls women’s volleyball team is scheduled to open its home slate this weekend with the Rice Invitational at Tudor Fieldhouse, highlighted by a marquee matchup against a top 10 opponent.
Owl Fest ’25 brings fans, fun, football together
Owl fans of all ages flocked to Rice Stadium last weekend for Owl Fest ’25, turning the annual celebration into a lively kickoff to the new athletics season.
Rice Athletics to partner with Nike and Game One
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Monday that the Owls will partner with Nike as the official outfitter of Rice Athletics in advance of the 2026-27 academic year.
‘We need this excitement’: Rice Rally ignites O-Week spirit for new Owls
New flocks of Owls filled Tudor Fieldhouse with chants, signs and competitive spirit as they represented their residential colleges and cheered on Rice University’s sports teams during the annual Rice Rally Aug. 19.
Owls erupt for six goals to take down UTRGV
The Owls move to 2-0 early in the 2025 season after a 6-0 shutout win over UTRGV.
‘Great day to be an Owl’: Rice football team scores big on move-in day
At each of the university’s 11 residential colleges, Rice football players and Athletics staff carried trunks, mini-fridges and laundry baskets up two, three and even four flights of stairs.
Rice hosts global Genuine Cup, welcoming neurodiverse athletes from 22 nations
Rice recently served as the host site for the 2025 Genuine World Cup — an international soccer tournament that brings together athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the globe.