Athletics

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.

Former Rice football player and engineer Gabe Baker ’14 on his new life in Nashville, making music and more

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.

Owls return home to face SMU following consecutive road wins

The Rice men’s basketball team will look to continue its winning streak Feb. 7 at Tudor Fieldhouse as the squad takes on Southern Methodist University following two straight conference road wins against the University of Memphis and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Owls take seven top-three finishes at Sterkel Classic

Rice swimming competed against No. 2-ranked Texas and TCU on Saturday at the Sterkel Classic, tallying one event victory and seven total top-three finishes during the competition.

Houston Roughnecks to play 2024 season at Rice Stadium

The United Football League today announced that the Houston Roughnecks will play the 2024 UFL season at iconic Rice Stadium, on the campus of Rice University.

Rice baseball kicks off 2024 season with annual Fan Fest

The Rice baseball team held its annual Fan Fest Jan. 28, inviting Owls supporters to meet the squad before the season begins.