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| Julie Griswold's Legacy: Rice's Scholar-Athletes Celebrated | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:01:18 | |
Rice Universitys Athletics and Academic Advising hosted the 40th Scholar Athlete Celebration, honoring the latest class of scholar-athletes and retiring Julie Griswold. The event, now named the Julie Griswold Scholar-Athlete Banquet, recognized students with exceptional academics, character, and athletic achievements. Over 70 students from various sports, maintaining a 3.3 GPA or higher, were honored, setting them up for success in their future endeavors.
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| Rice Owls End Season with Senior Day Win | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:01:28 | |
Rice Owls secure season finale victory over UTSA, with Jalen Smith and Nick Anderson leading the way. Despite subpar shooting and free-throw performance, the team dominated rebounds and three-pointers. Head coach Rob Lanier commends the teams heart and fight, as they honor their seniors and look forward to next season.
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| UTSA vs Rice: Key AAC Basketball Matchup | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:01:43 | |
In a crucial AAC basketball matchup, UTSA Roadrunners face Rice Owls this Sunday at three p.m. Eastern. UTSA, with five wins and twenty-four losses, faces Rice, twelve and eighteen, six and eleven in the league. Rice is favored by eleven-and-a-half points, with the over-under at one hundred fifty-and-a-half points. Key players to watch include Broadnax, Anderson, Simpson, and Moss. Rice has a solid home record and controls turnovers, while UTSA struggles in conference play and defense. Expect a close, defensive battle focused on pace and possessions.
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| Rice Hosts UTSA on Senior Day | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:01:33 | |
Rice Owls host UTSA Roadrunners on Senior Day, aiming to secure a win and end their regular season on a high note. Rice, with a 12-18 record, faces UTSA, who has lost four straight games. Rices Trae Broadnax and Nick Anderson lead the team, while UTSAs Jamir Simpson is their top scorer. Rice won their previous meeting and holds the edge at home, but UTSA leads the series overall. The game tips off at 2 PM CT on ESPN Plus.
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| UTSA vs Rice: Three-Point Showdown | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:01:53 | |
UTSA Roadrunners face Rice Owls in a crucial AAC matchup, seeking their first conference road win. UTSA, with a 5-24 record, faces Rice, 12-18, whos 6-1 in conference games. Rice holds a 7-8 home record and excels in close games. UTSA struggles, going 0-2 in games decided by 4 points or less. Rice averages 9.1 3-pointers made per game, matching UTSAs allowed average. Key players include Rices Trae Broadnax (15.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.1 APG) and UTSAs Jamir Simpson (16.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG).
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| North Texas Stuns Rice in Comeback Win | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:00:50 | |
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| Rice vs North Texas: Road Warriors Clash | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:01:51 | |
Rice mens basketball faces North Texas in a crucial matchup, seeking to secure late-season momentum. The Owls, with a record of 12-17, 6-10 in conference, aim to upset the Mean Green, who lead the all-time series 26-10. Rice, coming off a road win at Temple, boasts standouts like Trae Broadnax and Nick Anderson. North Texas, known for their strong defense, allows under 67 points per game and leads the league in steals. The game tips off at 7 PM CT on ESPN Plus.
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| Rice Owls Secure Road Win Over Temple | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:01:16 | |
Rice Owls secure road win over Temple, 80-74, behind Nick Andersons 21 points and strong team effort.
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| Rice vs Temple: Final Road Trip Showdown | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:01:39 | |
Rice heads to Philadelphia for a crucial matchup against Temple, seeking to bounce back from a recent loss. The Owls, led by Trae Broadnax, average 74 points but struggle defensively. Temple, with Derrian Ford and Aiden Tobaison, has a strong scoring defense but has lost five straight. Rice has a slight edge in rebounding, while Temple excels at defending against three-pointers. The series is lopsided, but Rice secured a win last year. With the regular season nearing its end, every game counts for postseason positioning.
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| USF Bulls Secure 20th Win, Conference Title in Sight | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:01:10 | |
USF Mens Basketball Secures 20th Win, Ties School Record; Aims for Conference Title The University of South Florida mens basketball team achieved a significant milestone with their 75-56 victory over Rice, marking their twentieth win in a season only seven times before. Coach Bryan Hodgson emphasized focusing on each game, but a win against Tulane on Sunday would secure at least a share of the regular-season conference title. USF leads the conference in scoring and looks poised for a strong finish.
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