People, papers and presentations for March 14, 2022
Freshman Josie Taylor (first team) and sophomore Tara Simpson-Sullivan (second team) earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-American honors with their performances at last week’s NCAA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.
Rice, Houston Methodist launch Center for Human Performance
Rice and Houston Methodist are creating a center to advance research and education in human performance.
Rice hoops teams win C-USA Tournament openers before bowing out
The Rice men's and women's basketball teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament with double-digit victories in Frisco, Texas, before being eliminated.
Basketball teams wrap up regular season, head to conference tournaments
The Rice women’s and men’s basketball teams completed regular-season play over the weekend, and the Conference USA Championships are on tap this week.
People, papers and presentations for March 7, 2022
Freshman Arielle Hayon has qualified for the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, set for March 16-19 in Atlanta, in both the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly.
Rice Athletics and the Office of Academic Advising hosted the 36th Annual Scholar-Athlete Celebration Feb. 13. Recipients were chosen based on character and accomplishment in academics and athletics. More information, and a full list of awardees, is available on RiceOwls.com.
Moody Foundation endows two athletics funds
Rice Athletics has announced the creation of a pair of endowed funds totaling $5 million to enhance and support its baseball and men’s and women’s track and cross-country programs.
Owls baseball team welcomes supporters for annual Fan Fest
The Rice baseball team welcomed supporters of all ages to Reckling Park Jan. 29 for its annual Fan Fest.
Men's basketball starts home conference slate with pair of victories
The Rice men's basketball team prevailed in its first two home Conference USA games of the season, defeating Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Rice reaches second round of NCAA volleyball tourney before bowing out
The Rice volleyball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last week before bowing out against the Austin Regional host, the University of Texas.
Rice volleyball team makes NCAA Tournament field again
The Rice volleyball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will face the University of San Diego at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in the first round in Austin.
People, papers and presentations for Nov. 22, 2021
People, papers and presentations for Nov. 22, 2021
The Owls took a nail-biting game against the University of North Texas into overtime Oct. 30
Rice accepts invitation to join American Athletic Conference
Rice has accepted an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference, a historic new direction for the school’s athletic department.
