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Rice Volleyball Dominates Home Debut | Rice Owls Basketball News (opens the original)
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Rice volleyball is heating up for their first home tournament, the Rice Invitational I, with a stellar 4-0 record and national recognition on the rise. They’ll face McNeese State — whom they’ve dominated 11-1 in history — and Illinois, marking their first home matchup against the Illini since 2005. The Owls kicked off their season with a bang, sweeping wins over top-tier opponents and earning weekly honors for three standout players. With coach Genny Volpe in her 23rd season and the team receivi
Rice Owls Face Top Rivals in Tough Stretch | Rice Owls Basketball News (opens the original)
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Rice Owls women’s soccer heads into a brutal road stretch, facing 17th-ranked Texas State Thursday and reigning national champs Florida State Sunday. After a tough loss to No. 3 Vanderbilt (3-1), Valentina Labuschagne netted her second career goal with assists from Kapadia and Brumlow. Team recognition is soaring too: Kirsten Ruf earns Goalkeeper of the Week for a shutout and first assist, while Lauren Pickup gets honorable mention for two goals. Rice holds a slight edge in the all-time series a
Rice Owls Rally Past Tarleton | Rice Owls Basketball News (opens the original)
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Rice Owls volleyball opens home season with a gritty 3-1 win over Tarleton State, rallying from a first-set loss thanks to standout performances from Sydnee Peterson (17 kills), Arissa Smith and Ashlyn Seay (10 kills each), and Stephanie Gutierrez’s career-high 7 blocks. Kaia Mateo led the offense with 26 assists and 17 digs for her third double-double. Coach Genny Volpe praised the middles’ consistency despite noting the team’s lackluster execution overall. Up next: Rice hosts McNeese State in
Rice Stadium’s Epic Game Day Upgrade | Rice Owls Basketball News (opens the original)
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Rice Stadium is turning game days into full-blown festivals with major upgrades for the 2024 season. The revamped Tailgate Owley zone opens three hours early, featuring a live pregame show, food trucks, and a giant LED screen. The Owl Walk kicks off at 3:45 PM, followed by a live band starting at 4 PM. Kids get a fresh Sammy’s Zone with inflatables and face painting, while concessions offer budget bites like hot dogs for $4.99. The visual spectacle? A brand-new pyro show for the anthem and team
Rice Fights Back but Falls Short | Rice Owls Basketball News (opens the original)
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Rice soccer battled valiantly against No. 17 Texas State despite playing most of the game shorthanded—down to nine players for the final 70 minutes—and still managed to score three goals, including a late-game heroics from Lauren Pickup. But Texas State capitalized on their numerical advantage, netting three goals in the final 20 minutes—including the dramatic winner in the last minute—to steal a 4-3 victory. Rice’s halftime lead was erased, and their record now sits at 1-3-2 as they prepare for
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