Cadan Hanson

SPORTS 4/29/21 10:41am

Women's track ranked No. 14 after impressive showing at Duckett meet

By Cadan Hanson

In the final home meet of the year, the Rice women’s track team made sure they left Ley Track with a bang. The Owls racked up two individual school records, 13 top-five competitors and three individual champions. Following the meet, the Owls jumped 15 spots in the latest U. S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, now ranking No. 14 in the country.

SPORTS 3/30/21 10:17pm

Baseball drops three of four to UTSA

By Cadan Hanson

In their first conference series of the season, Rice baseball dropped three of their four games against the University of Texas, San Antonio this weekend. Over the four games, the Owls were outscored 39-18, and their season record now sits at 12-12. Head coach Matt Bragga said he was disappointed with the team’s uncharacteristic mistakes on the mound and in the field over the weekend. 

SPORTS 3/12/21 2:05pm

Women’s Basketball defeats FIU, moves on to semifinals

By Cadan Hanson

“We celebrate every win,” Langley said. “The opportunity to play is a gift and we are grateful to be here. We’ve had it taken away before and so we want to embrace every moment and every game and have fun together.”

SPORTS 3/11/21 10:05am

Men’s basketball upsets Marshall, advances to quarterfinals

By Cadan Hanson

“You can tell it’s March,” Pera said. “You miss the big crowds, but you can tell it’s important, and our kids are having a great time because they're locked in and engaged. It's fun to win some games in March.”

SPORTS 3/2/21 9:24pm

Women’s basketball sweeps LA Tech

By Cadan Hanson

Rice Women’s Basketball improved their record to 15-2 with back-to-back victories against Louisiana Tech University this weekend. The Owls outscored the Lady Techsters by a combined 34 points as they earned their tenth and eleventh conference wins of the season. Head coach Tina Langley said she is proud of her team’s performance, especially given their stop-and-start season due to the pandemic. 

SPORTS 1/26/21 9:44pm

Swimming bests Incarnate Word, wins fourth straight

By Pavithr Goli and Cadan Hanson

The Rice swim team defeated University of the Incarnate Word to win their fourth consecutive dual meet Saturday afternoon in San Antonio. The Owls won 10 out of the 14 events, easily defeating the Cardinals with a score of 182 to 79. In total, seven different Owls took home first place in individual races with numerous Owls finishing in the top 3. Rice also swept the 200-yard freestyle, securing each of the top-five places.

SPORTS 9/22/20 8:27pm

Former Rice star runner turned ultramarathon champion

By Cadan Hanson

Think, for a moment, about how far 45 miles is. 15 times the distance around the outer loop. Almost the distance from Houston to Galveston. Not only did Rice alumna Nicole Mericle run 45 miles at the Grand Traverse Run Ultramarathon on Sept. 5, but she also won the entire female race in her first-ever ultramarathon race.