Rice University’s Student Newspaper — Since 1916

Thursday, March 28, 2024 — Houston, TX

Aniket Tolpadi



SPORTS 11/1/16 9:51am

Football crushed 61-16 by Louisiana Tech

Seeking to build off its first win of the season against Prairie View A&M University last week, Rice University instead was crushed on the road, falling 61-16 to Louisiana Tech University to bring its record to 1-7 on the season.



SPORTS 10/17/16 11:56pm

Football still winless after loss to UTSA

Despite a very strong defensive effort and a furious late-game rally, the Rice University football team fell to the University of Texas at San Antonio 14-13, done in by a series of crucial errors at critical times that ultimately dropped the team to 0-6.




SPORTS 9/19/16 10:31pm

After hot start on defense, Rice falls to Baylor in home opener

In a game that made national headlines for the Rice Marching Owl Band’s performance at halftime rather than the performance of the actual teams themselves, the Rice Owls fell to the Baylor University Bears by a score of 38-10, dropping the team to a record of 0-3 (0-1) on the season. The game began as a defensive struggle, with both teams trading punts throughout the first quarter.


SPORTS 9/13/16 11:49am

Tragedy overshadows game as Owls fall to 0-2

Led by 107 rushing yards and three touchdowns from sophomore running back Andy Davidson, the Army triple option offense proved to be too much for the Rice University football team as the Black Knights handed the Owls their second loss of the season with a 31-14 victory.


SPORTS 9/5/16 10:01pm

Football crushed by WKU on opening night

Led by 517 passing yards from junior quarterback Mike White, reigning Conference USA champion Western Kentucky University torched the Rice football team 46-14 in the opening game of the season for both teams. The Owls gave up points almost as soon as the game began.