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SPORTS 10/22/19 9:06pm

Soccer defeats Marshall and Western Kentucky

By Madison Buzzard

Rice soccer earned two wins over Conference USA opponents this weekend at Holloway Field, beating Marshall University 2-1 Friday evening and Western Kentucky University 1-0 Sunday afternoon. Rice remains undefeated against C-USA foes and now holds an overall record of eight wins, four losses and two draws.

SPORTS 10/22/19 9:04pm

A Rice World Series

By Ben Baker-Katz

Once called the “complete player” by former Rice baseball head coach Wayne Graham, former Rice student and MLB All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon kicked off the World Series with the Washington Nationals last night against the Houston Astros.

SPORTS 10/8/19 9:56pm

Rice nabs victory over C-USA opponent UAB

By Madison Buzzard

Senior forward Louise Stephens scored a dramatic, game-deciding goal from a corner kick and Rice soccer earned a 1-0 victory over Conference USA foe University of Alabama, Birmingham on Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field. With the win, the Owls now hold a record of six wins, four losses and one draw on the season. Rice remains undefeated in four matches against C-USA opposition.

SPORTS 10/1/19 8:58pm

You should holler at Holloway

By Madison Buzzard

Although five varsity athletic teams are currently in season for Rice athletics, soccer might be the most entertaining team at Rice to watch. Here’s why I recommend you watch a Rice soccer match:

SPORTS 10/1/19 8:56pm

Twin Smirnova sisters deliver with talent, experience

By Spencer Moffat

Originally from Russia, sophomore tennis players Anastasia and Victoria Smirnova are twin sisters, and both have been playing tennis with their family since they were six years old. Though the Smirnovas’ parents were athletes themselves, they played a slightly different sport: table tennis. 

SPORTS 9/29/19 1:01pm

Football stumbles against LA Tech

By Madison Buzzard

Rice football fell short against Louisiana Tech University in overtime, 23-20, on Saturday night at Rice Stadium in the team’s first game against a Conference USA opponent. The Owls currently have zero wins and five losses on the season.

SPORTS 9/24/19 9:04pm

Men’s club lacrosse integrates women into team

By Ben Baker-Katz

The club lacrosse team is not vastly different from the various other club teams Rice has to offer. They’re a team that competes with other schools and continues to grow in size. But one way in which this team is unique is the make-up of the 27 people on it.

SPORTS 9/24/19 9:03pm

Nicole Lennon: ‘Fast, Athletic, Emotional’

By Madison Buzzard

For her groundbreaking play during the first four weeks of the season, junior outside hitter Nicole Lennon has been named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week four times. No other player in Rice history has earned that award four times in an entire season.

SPORTS 9/24/19 9:01pm

Soccer scores win over Charlotte

By Madeline West

Rice soccer edged its way past the University of North Carolina, Charlotte 49ers with a successful penalty kick to give the Owls a 1-0 win this Sunday afternoon in their Conference USA opener.

SPORTS 9/17/19 9:51pm

Powderpuff: A new season begins

By Madison Buzzard

Eleven teams are set to play in the 21st annual season of Rice women’s flag football competition following Hanszen College’s 13-6 victory over McMurtry College last December in the powderpuff championship game.

SPORTS 9/17/19 9:49pm

Soccer falls to undefeated Oregon State

By Ben Baker-Katz

Rice soccer lost 2-1 in an overtime match against undefeated Oregon State University this Sunday at Holloway Field. Rice was coming off of a 3-2 defeat at  Southern Methodist University, while Oregon State came into the game following a 5-0 victory against the University of Houston and had given up only one goal all season. 

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