
Owls Wrap Up Non-conference Play Against No. 17 Xavier
9/16/2023 4:11:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Rice Owls (2-6-1, 0-1 AAC) vs. No. 17 Xavier Musketeers (6-2, 0-0 Big East)
Match 10 • Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Twitter Updates: @RiceSoccer
Non-conference Finale
The Owls will wrap up their non-conference schedule Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field against No. 17 Xavier. Rice will be on the road next week to continue AAC play at North Texas on Thursday.
Last Time Out
Rice rallied but couldn't overcome an early deficit as the Owls dropped the AAC opener against RV SMU 6-3. Ellen Halseth recorded two goals while Catarina Albuquerque scored her first goal of the season on a penalty kick goal.
A Tough Road Ahead
Rice will face several opponents in 2023 that are either ranked or receiving votes in the current United Soccer Coaches poll. The Owls will face No. 17 Xavier this week while also facing No. 14 Memphis later in the season. Rice also faced No. 15 Texas and RV SMU this season.
Rice vs. Xavier
This will be the first meeting between Rice and Xavier.
Weekly Honors (8-28)
Halseth was named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll after a six-point performance recording a goal and assist against both Texas Southern and Northwestern State. Halseth scored the game-winning goal against the Tigers while assisting on the game-winning goal against the Demons.
New Season, New Conference
The 2023 season marks Rice's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Rice was one of six schools (Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, UAB and UTSA) to join the conference for this season. Rice is coming off a regular season title in C-USA after posting a 9-0-1 conference record last year.
Three Owls Tabbed for Preseason Honors, Owls Picked Fourth in AAC West
Catarina Albuquerque, Mikala Furuto and Sarah Piper all earned preseason accolades by being named to the AAC Preseason Watch List. Furuto was also selected to the 2022 Second Team All-Conference USA last season. Rice was selected to finish fourth in the AAC West division behind AAC favorite Memphis, SMU and North Texas. UTSA and Tulsa rounded out the last two spots in the poll.
Match 10 • Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 • 1:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Twitter Updates: @RiceSoccer
Non-conference Finale
The Owls will wrap up their non-conference schedule Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field against No. 17 Xavier. Rice will be on the road next week to continue AAC play at North Texas on Thursday.
Last Time Out
Rice rallied but couldn't overcome an early deficit as the Owls dropped the AAC opener against RV SMU 6-3. Ellen Halseth recorded two goals while Catarina Albuquerque scored her first goal of the season on a penalty kick goal.
A Tough Road Ahead
Rice will face several opponents in 2023 that are either ranked or receiving votes in the current United Soccer Coaches poll. The Owls will face No. 17 Xavier this week while also facing No. 14 Memphis later in the season. Rice also faced No. 15 Texas and RV SMU this season.
Rice vs. Xavier
This will be the first meeting between Rice and Xavier.
Weekly Honors (8-28)
Halseth was named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll after a six-point performance recording a goal and assist against both Texas Southern and Northwestern State. Halseth scored the game-winning goal against the Tigers while assisting on the game-winning goal against the Demons.
New Season, New Conference
The 2023 season marks Rice's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Rice was one of six schools (Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, UAB and UTSA) to join the conference for this season. Rice is coming off a regular season title in C-USA after posting a 9-0-1 conference record last year.
Three Owls Tabbed for Preseason Honors, Owls Picked Fourth in AAC West
Catarina Albuquerque, Mikala Furuto and Sarah Piper all earned preseason accolades by being named to the AAC Preseason Watch List. Furuto was also selected to the 2022 Second Team All-Conference USA last season. Rice was selected to finish fourth in the AAC West division behind AAC favorite Memphis, SMU and North Texas. UTSA and Tulsa rounded out the last two spots in the poll.
Players Mentioned
WBB: Rice vs. Marshall Postgame Presser
Wednesday, March 09
VB: Rice-Texas Postgame Presser
Saturday, December 04
VB: Rice-San Diego Postgame Presser
Thursday, December 02