Five Owls named American Conference scholar athletes of the year
Rice Athletics had a conference-leading five student-athletes be named an American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year for their respective sports, while Mckyla Van der Westhuizen was named the American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning.
Harbach claims USATF U20 javelin title
A week after Rice women's track and field saw a national champion in the javelin from senior Mckyla Van der Westhuizen, freshman Emily Harbach won the javelin at the USATF U20 national meet in Eugene, Oregon.
Rice alumni help power FIFA World Cup 2026 operations behind the scenes
As millions of fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America, a team of Rice alumni is helping ensure the tournament runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Rice welcomes 10,000 for iconic Oranje Fanwalk ahead of World Cup match
Rice became a sea of orange as an estimated 10,000 Dutch supporters and Houstonians gathered just west of Rice Stadium for one of international soccer’s most colorful traditions: the Oranje Fanwalk.
Van der Westhuizen crowned national champion
Mckyla Van der Westhuizen jumped from third to first to be crowned a National Champion in the javelin, joining a list of all-time elite athletes for Rice women's track and field Thursday evening at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Johannesdottir advances to NCAA Championships
The Rice women's track and field team closed out their stay at the NCAA West Prelims Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark., with Julia Johannesdottir advancing to the championship meet.
Greaves, Hampton advance to NCAA Championships
The Rice men's track and field team had a great opening day of competition at the NCAA West Prelims in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Jack Greaves and Ty Hampton advancing to the championship meet.
Van der Westhuizen advances to NCAA Championships
The Rice women's track and field team had a tremendous first day at the NCAA West Prelims on Friday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with one Owl headed to the national championship in Eugene, Oregon, while two more advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals.
Men’s track and field has 6 athletes qualify for NCAA West Prelims
The Rice men's track and field team will send six Owls to the NCAA West Prelims this week in Fayetteville, Ark. The four-day meet will begin on Wednesday, May 27.
Women’s track and field qualifies 12 Owls to NCAA West Prelims
The No. 28 Rice women's track and field team will be well-represented at the NCAA West Prelims, with 12 Owls qualifying for the meet in Fayetteville, Ark. The four-day meet will begin on May 27.
Rice to host FIFA World Cup watch parties across campus
As FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement builds in Houston, Rice University is extending its role as an official host city supporter by bringing the global tournament directly to campus through a series of watch parties for students, faculty, staff and friends of the university.
Owls rally to shock Wichita State
Rice rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun Wichita State and take a 5-4 win in the Owls' opening game of the 2026 American Conference Baseball Championship on Thursday.
Orange Fanwalk to begin at Rice ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Houston
Rice will serve as the official starting point for the iconic Orange Fanwalk June 20 ahead of a FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden.
Anderson walks off Tulane on senior day to complete sweep
Aric Anderson made his final home game at Rice one to remember, driving in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th to give the Owls a 6-5 win over Tulane Saturday afternoon and complete a sweep of the Green Wave.
The Rice women’s track and field team won the American Conference Championship last weekend, claiming a team title as head coach Jim Bevan nears the end of his 40th year in coaching.
