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Rice served as the host institution for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional.

Rice powers March Madness behind scenes as South Regional host in Houston

March 30, 2026

Rice once again found itself at the center of the college basketball world, serving as the official host institution for the NCAA Men’s Basketball South Regional and helping transform Houston into a hub for March Madness.

The Rice women's track and field team had a tremendous weekend in front of their home crowd at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.

Women's team has stellar weekend at Victor Lopez Classic

March 30, 2026

The Rice women's track and field team had a tremendous weekend in front of their home crowd at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.

The Rice men's track and field team shined on their home track, with many season bests and event titles at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.

Men's team has tremendous showing at Victor Lopez Classic

March 30, 2026

The Rice men's track and field team shined on their home track, with many season bests and event titles at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.

Rice baseball 2026

Rice takes down FAU 8-1 to secure series victory

March 30, 2026

Garet Boehm, Cole Green and Colin Robson each hit home runs, including Boehm's first career grand slam, as Rice won the series from Florida Atlantic, 8-1, Sunday afternoon at Reckling Park.

A member of the Rice University Table Tennis Club’s women’s team.

Rice Table Tennis Club advances to third consecutive National Championships, underscoring recent surge of sport’s popularity

March 24, 2026

The Rice Table Tennis Club’s women’s team has advanced to the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association National Championships for the third consecutive year after performing well at the South Regionals. Club president Daniela Hikari Yano said the achievement comes at a time when table tennis is growing globally.

Rice women's tennis 2026

Owls sweep Bulldogs to cap perfect weekend

March 23, 2026

The Rice women's tennis team secured a weekend sweep with a 4-0 victory over Louisiana Tech on Sunday at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

Rice women's basketball WBIT game against LA Tech 2026

Owls defeat Louisiana Tech to advance to WBIT second round

March 20, 2026

The Rice women's basketball team used clutch shooting down the stretch to defeat Louisiana Tech 66-61 in the opening round of the WBIT Thursday night at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Black Houston(s) Symposium 2025

What sports can teach us about Houston: Black Houston(s) Symposium returns to Rice

March 19, 2026

The fourth annual event will take place over March 26-27, bringing scholars, athletes, artists and community members together to examine sports as a social and cultural force.

Rice baseball 2026

Webb and Ashlock spark Owls past UTRGV

March 18, 2026

Three Rice relievers combined to throw six shutout innings as Rice downed UTRGV 7-3 at Reckling Park on Tuesday Night.

A Rice women's soccer player wears a tracker vest at practice.

‘Working smarter, not harder’: Rice blends academics, athletics to produce cutting-edge sports science operation

March 18, 2026

Rice is blending academics and athletics through its innovative sports science efforts, resulting in enhanced research, data tools and student experience.

Rice women's basketball 2026

Rice to host Louisiana Tech in Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament

March 18, 2026

For the 17th time in program history, the Rice women's basketball team will play postseason basketball when they host Louisiana Tech in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) on Thursday, March 19, at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Rice University celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes and the legacy of one of their most influential mentors during the 40th annual Scholar-Athlete Celebration March 5 in the R Room at Rice Stadium.

Rice celebrates Julie Griswold’s 40-year legacy with scholar-athlete banquet named in her honor

March 10, 2026

Rice celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes and the legacy of one of their most influential mentors during the 40th annual Scholar-Athlete Celebration March 5 in the R Room at Rice Stadium.

Garet Boehm drilled a two-run double in the top of the ninth to key a three-run rally and give Rice its first win when trailing after eight innings in its last 91 games as the Owls clinched the series against Abilene Christian with an 8-6 win on Saturday.

Late rally clinches series for Rice on Wayne Graham Day

March 9, 2026

Garet Boehm drilled a two-run double in the top of the ninth to key a three-run rally and give Rice its first win when trailing after eight innings in its last 91 games as the Owls clinched the series against Abilene Christian with an 8-6 win on Saturday.

Rice defeated UTSA on Senior Day, 80-71, Sunday afternoon from Tudor Fieldhouse.

Rice earns Senior Day victory over UTSA

March 9, 2026

Rice defeated UTSA on Senior Day, 80-71, Sunday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Roger Bennett interviews JJ Watt during a Men in Blazers live podcast at Rice University.

Rice hosts ‘Men in Blazers’ live show as Houston counts down to World Cup

March 5, 2026

With 99 days to go until the biggest tournament in global sports arrives in Texas, Rice turned its campus into a celebration of soccer, civic pride and Houston’s moment on the world stage.

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