Owls soak in NCAA Tournament experience, go toe-to-toe with defending national champions
The Rice women’s basketball team was joined by the Owl fan base and community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last weekend as the team embarked on an invaluable and unforgettable March Madness experience.
Rob Lanier named 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice.
Owls flock to Baton Rouge for NCAA tourney showdown vs. No. 8 LSU, watch party planned on campus
The Rice women’s basketball team was sent off in style March 20 as the Owls flock to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the team’s first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament with Louisiana State University.
Rice swimming's Dyson, Hayon set for NCAA Championships
Rice swimming will be represented by junior Arielle Hayon and sophomore Ella Dyson at the NCAA Championships in Athens, Georgia.
Owls punch ticket to NCAA Tournament, will face LSU in first round
The Rice women’s basketball team is set to face the reigning national champions, No. 8 LSU, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Rice fans welcome NCAA tourney-bound Owls back to campus with open arms
A day after capturing the American Athletic Conference Championship and clinching a spot in the women’s NCAA Tournament, the Rice women’s basketball team arrived back on campus to a horde of Owl fans waiting to cheer them on at Tudor Fieldhouse March 14.
Owls advance to AAC Championship game
The Rice women’s basketball team is headed to the AAC Championship game after defeating three-seeded Temple 60-57 in the semifinal game at Dickies Arena Tuesday night.
Gabe Baker’s life looks very different than it did a decade ago as a recently graduated Rice football star and environmental engineer working in county government in Houston. Now the former standout Rice student and athlete has embraced a successful music career in Nashville, Tennessee.
2024 scholar athletes honored at annual banquet
Rice Athletics and the Office of Academic Advising (OAAA) jointly hosted the 38th annual Scholar Athlete Celebration Feb. 25 at the Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center. The award winners were chosen based on character and accomplishment in school and in sport.
Rice baseball players connect with newest Owl fan at Texas Children’s Hospital
The Rice baseball team unknowingly gained a special fan during its game against Sam Houston State Feb. 20.
Owls snag first win over Bearkats
Jack Riedel’s third home run in as many games fueled Rice’s 7-3 win over Sam Houston at Reckling Park on Tuesday night.
Rice swimming team to compete in AAC Championships this week
The Rice swimming team is set to compete for the American Athletic Conference Championship Feb. 22-25, in Dallas.
Owls face Irish to open 25th season at Reckling Park
Rice opens its 25th season at Reckling Park with its first-ever series of games between the Owls and Notre Dame Feb. 16.
Wilson to rejoin Rice as head coach emeritus
Willis Wilson, the winningest basketball coach at Rice, has been appointed head coach emeritus by Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.
Owls secure Edmonds’ 50th career win at South Florida
The Rice women’s basketball team’s 69-59 victory against the University of South Florida Feb. 7 marked 50 career wins for head coach Lindsay Edmonds.
