Rice football team returns home to face Tulsa Saturday
The Rice football team returns to Houston this Saturday to take on the University of Tulsa at 3:30 p.m. at First Community Stadium, looking to turn its competitive performances into a victory.
Rice looks to snap skid in road test at East Carolina
The Rice football team will look to get back in the win column Saturday when the Owls travel to East Carolina for an American Conference matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.
Rice Athletics celebrates longtime supporters at An Evening for Rice’s Honour
Rice Athletics celebrated longtime supporters and champions of its student-athletes Sept. 30 at the 21st An Evening for Rice’s Honour gala at River Oaks Country Club.
Rice, First Community Credit Union announce 20-year stadium naming rights deal
Rice and First Community Credit Union have signed a 20-year football stadium naming rights and campus collaboration agreement as announced Thursday by Rice interim athletic director Eric George.
Men’s basketball announces American Conference schedule
The American Conference has announced its Men's Basketball league schedule, the conference office announced on Wednesday morning.
American Conference releases 2026-27 Rice women's basketball schedule
The American Conference has announced the 2026-27 conference schedule for the Rice women's basketball team, featuring an 18-game schedule.
Rice football opens conference play at home against UTSA for Families Weekend
The Rice football team returns to Rice Stadium Oct. 3 to kick off American Conference play against the University of Texas at San Antonio.
University launches search for Rice’s next director of athletics
The university has formed a search committee and hired a search firm to begin the recruitment process for Rice’s next Vice President and Director of Athletics.
Rice football team heads west for Fresno State matchup
Following a hard-fought home loss to Western Michigan, the Rice football team hits the road for a Sept. 26 matchup with Fresno State that renews a rivalry from the Owls’ days in the Western Athletic Conference.
Rice football team returns home to host Western Michigan
Rice’s football team returns to Rice Stadium Sept. 19 to take on Western Michigan University at 6 p.m.
Rice football heads to Notre Dame for meeting of two storied universities
Rice ’s football team will take its 2026 season to one of the most iconic settings in college athletics Sept. 12, when the Owls travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face the University of Notre Dame.
Tyvonn Byars topped 100 yards rushing for the first time in his career to spark Rice to its highest rushing total since 2004 as the Owls ran past HCU 31-3 in their season opener on Saturday night at Rice Stadium.
Owls open 2026 campaign Saturday against Houston Christian
Rice University’s football team will open its 2026 season at home Sept. 5, welcoming Houston Christian University to Rice Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The game marks the first meeting between the two Houston programs.
Owls cap perfect weekend with win over Mississippi State
Rice volleyball wrapped up the Jaguar Classic with a 3-1 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday, completing a 3-0 opening weekend.
Rice Athletics kicks off 2026-27 season with Fan Fest
Rice Athletics welcomed fans to Rice Stadium Aug. 22 for its annual Fan Fest, bringing together student-athletes, coaches and supporters to celebrate the start of a new year of competition.