Athletics

Rice Swimming captures 10 titles on day two of Dualapalooza

The Owls captured 10 more titles on day two of the Dualapalooza, with five first-place finishes in each session.

Trevor Cobb named to Texas Bowl’s 2023 class of Gridiron Legends

Former Rice running back and College Football Hall of Famer Trevor Cobb will join five others in the 2023 Gridiron Legends class, which was announced by the TaxAct Texas Bowl committee Oct. 9.

Rice, Houston Methodist showcase new Center for Human Performance at kickoff event

Rice and Houston Methodist unveiled the Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance during a kickoff event Oct. 10.

2023 athletic programs report now available

Copies of Rice’s 2023 “Report on Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Programs” are now available from the Office of the Director of Athletics.

Owls take home two singles titles at Westbrooks Invitational

Emir Sendogan and Eduardo Morais completed undefeated weekends in singles by capturing their respective flight’s championship to highlight action for Rice on the final day of the 2023 Ron Wesbrooks Invitational at the Thompson Family Tennis Center.

Rice, Houston Methodist to unveil state-of-the-art Center for Human Performance Oct. 10

Rice University and Houston Methodist will unveil the Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance in an Oct. 10 kickoff event featuring demonstrations of the center’s state-of-the-art capabilities.

Ratkovic leads Owls during Houston Invitational

Divna Ratkovic bounced back from a first-set loss to win her match to highlight action for Rice on the final day of the Houston Invitational.

Owls take AAC home opener

Rice stymied East Carolina’s last three drives with fourth down stops to give the Owls a win in its inaugural home game in the American Athletic Conference, 24-17 at Rice Stadium on Sept. 30.

Maruska powers Rice to sweep of Tulsa

Rice volleyball picked up its fifth-straight win with a sweep of Tulsa (30-28, 25-20, 25-21) behind Sahara Maruska’s season-high 17 kills Sunday afternoon in Tulsa. With the win, Rice moves to 9-4 (3-0 AAC).

Nia McCardell looks to leave lasting legacy at Rice on and off court

Senior Rice volleyball player Nia McCardell has become a staple on the court and an overall leader for the Owls in her four years on campus.

Owls open AAC play with sweep of Blazers

The Rice volleyball team picked up right where they left off to end non-conference play by sweeping UAB 3-0 Wednesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse in the team's debut in the American Athletic Conference.

Economics' DeNicco supplies the demand for his famous pulled pork at Rice sporting events

Economics’ James DeNicco has a knack for providing Rice students, faculty and alumni with authentic Texas barbecue at Rice sporting events when he’s not in the classroom.

New Rice leadership members greeted during reception

More than 100 members of the Rice community gathered at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 15 to welcome a slate of the university’s newest leadership team members: Stephen Bayer, vice president for development and alumni relations; Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, vice president for public affairs; and Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics.

Owls capture Bayou Bucket after captivating overtime shootout

The Bayou Bucket trophy is headed back to South Main for the first time since 2010.

Owls open season with Rice Invitational title

The Rice Owls men’s cross country team captured a season-opening team win at the 47th annual Rice Invitational Friday evening.