Athletics

Rice announces 2025 football schedule

The Owls will open their 2025 conference schedule Sept. 18 against the Charlotte 49ers.

‘Amazing to be a part of this team’: Rice swimming and diving team wins AAC Championship

Thanks to the efforts of a newly-added diving team and clutch performances by a couple of fifth-year seniors, the Rice women's swimming and diving team secured its first conference championship since 2014.

Owls dominate in win over UAB

The Rice women’s basketball team used a daunting defensive presence to overwhelm UAB 73-48 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. 

Strong start propels Rice to 71-50 win over Tulsa

Rice jumped out to a 21-5 lead and never looked back, sweeping the season series from Tulsa, 71-50, at Tudor Fieldhouse Feb. 22.

‘Momentous occasion’: Rice honors scholar-athletes at annual banquet

Rice Athletics and the Office of Academic Advising jointly hosted the 39th annual Scholar-Athlete Celebration Feb. 23 at the R Room at Rice Stadium.

Rice wins AAC Swimming and Diving Championship

The Rice swimming and diving team has won its first conference championship since the 2013-14 Conference USA Championship.

Rice’s new Leader Development Council unites key representatives to advance world-class leadership efforts

Rice has established a new initiative aimed at refining world-class leadership development practices across campus, bringing together key representatives from various departments and programs to drive this effort.

Wayne Graham Day to be celebrated March 7

Rice will celebrate the career of legendary baseball coach Wayne Graham by announcing several special commemorations of his enduring legacy as part of Wayne Graham Day March 7 when the Owls open a weekend series against Yale.

Owls defense smothers FAU in home win

The Rice women’s basketball team used stellar defense to bounce back in the win column in a commanding way with a 72-39 win over Florida Atlantic University at Tudor Fieldhouse Feb. 18.

Owls to face off with Sam Houston in home opener Feb. 19

Rice baseball will play its home opener against Sam Houston State University Feb. 19.

Rice hosts Ukrainian dignitaries to discuss the ‘power of athletics’

Rice University Athletics recently welcomed Matvii Bidnyi, Ukraine’s acting minister of youth and sports, along with a delegation of Ukrainian sports leaders to campus as part of their U.S. visit.

Owls open season with Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge

Rice opens its 110th college baseball season in a new venue as the Owls join seven other schools in the first Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge, Friday through Sunday.

Rice swimming and diving named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team

Rice swimming and diving was named a Scholar All-America Team by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

Boswell, Fox selected for Pro Bowl games

This season marks the first time Rice has sent two players to the NFL’s Pro Bowl since 1961, when J.D. Smith and Buddy Dial played in the game.

Local students fill Tudor Fieldhouse for 11th annual School House Mania games

Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse turned into a bustling educational classroom as thousands of energetic students from schools around the greater Houston area learned about mathematics and science while attending Owls’ basketball games.