Thursday, September 12
Houston, TX
6:05 p.m.
Rice University
vs
Tulsa
Owls Open AAC Play Against Tulsa
9/11/2024 4:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Rice Owls (6-1-1, 0-0 AAC) vs. Tulsa (4-2-2, 0-0 AAC)
Match 9 • Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Twitter Updates: @RiceSoccer
Conference Opener
A new season begins Thursday night when Rice welcomes Tulsa to Holloway Field for the AAC opener. The Owls will then head on the road to face South Florida next Thursday.
Last Time Out
Leah Chancey's goal just four minutes into the match was all that Rice needed as the Owls shutout Sam Houston 1-0 last Sunday night at Holloway Field. Chancey netted her fourth goal of the season, with Allie Love and Jules Johnston recording assists.
Rice vs. Tulsa
The Owls are 11-6 all-time against Tulsa, winning three of the last four meetings. Rice is 6-2 all-time at home against Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane won last year's matchup 2-1.
Take a Chance(y) On Me
After scoring in both of Rice's matches this past week, Leah Chancey was named AAC Honorable Mention for the conference's weekly honors. With her goal against Sam Houston, Chancey has now scored a goal in four of the last five matches for Rice, including three consecutive matches, tying for the sixth-longest goal streak in program history.
Welcome to *Our* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely this season, holding an unbeaten record at home at 6-0-1. The seven-game unbeaten streak is the third-longest home unbeaten streak to open a season in program history. The seven-game unbeaten streak also ranks as the seventh-longest home unbeaten streak in program history. The Owls hold a 137-59-23 all-time home record.
Non-con Phenoms
Rice posted a 6-1-1 record during the non-conference slate, tied for the second-best eight-game start to a season in program history, including a perfect 6-0-1 home record. Rice's six wins during the non-conference slate are tied for the third most in a single season in program history. This marks the seventh time in program history Rice went unbeaten at home during the non-conference schedule.
Making Great First Impressions
Through the season's first eight matches, Rice's newcomers have tallied 23 points with seven goals and nine assists. Freshman Dayo Tennyson netted her first career goal in her first collegiate game against Texas State, becoming the 11th Rice athlete in program history to score a goal in their first Rice game. Graduate transfer Leah Chancey recorded the assist on Tennyson's goal, becoming the 10th athlete in program history to record an assist in their first Rice game.
August Slipped Away
The Owls posted a 4-1 record for the month of August, including a perfect 4-0 home mark during the month. The 4-1 record was the best August for Rice since the 2021 season (4-0 record), tying for the most wins during the month of August in program history. Rice's undefeated mark at home during the month also marked the 22nd time in program history Rice went unbeaten (win or draw) at home during a single month (min. two matches).
Weekly Honors (Week Three)
The Owls took two of the week's four AAC weekly honors, with Faith Hutchins earning the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week honor and Allie Love being named the AAC Freshman of the Week. In addition, Carsyn Martz earned national recognition after being named to the TopDrawer Team of the Week Honorable Mention.
Conference Honors (Week One)
The first week of play brought the first weekly honor for Rice as graduate goalie Faith Hutchins was named the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week (8-19, Week 1). Hutchins played all 180 minutes in goal during the week, earning wins against Texas State (2-1) and Navy (2-1). She had a 1.0 goals against average on the week, making seven saves on 23 shots faces. Hutchins posted a .778 save percentage on the week.
Killgore Returns Home
Bella Killgore, who played her college days with Rice from 2018-22, returns home for the 2024 season after being hired as the team's Goalkeeper Coach. During her five-year career, Rice captured two regular season titles and one CUSA tournament title (2020-21), where the Owls advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. She was a two-time CUSA Goalkeeper of the Year, two-time All-CUSA First Team and a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-South Region honoree in 2021.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls were named to the 2024 AAC Preseason Watch List with Leah Chancey, Faith Hutchins and Carsyn Martz all earning honors. The Owls were selected 10th in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
2024 Recruiting Class Tops AAC
The Owls had big-time commitments with four grad transfers and six freshmen for the 2024 recruiting class, the top-ranked recruiting class in the AAC and 32nd-ranked class in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.
Match 9 • Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Twitter Updates: @RiceSoccer
Conference Opener
A new season begins Thursday night when Rice welcomes Tulsa to Holloway Field for the AAC opener. The Owls will then head on the road to face South Florida next Thursday.
Last Time Out
Leah Chancey's goal just four minutes into the match was all that Rice needed as the Owls shutout Sam Houston 1-0 last Sunday night at Holloway Field. Chancey netted her fourth goal of the season, with Allie Love and Jules Johnston recording assists.
Rice vs. Tulsa
The Owls are 11-6 all-time against Tulsa, winning three of the last four meetings. Rice is 6-2 all-time at home against Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane won last year's matchup 2-1.
Take a Chance(y) On Me
After scoring in both of Rice's matches this past week, Leah Chancey was named AAC Honorable Mention for the conference's weekly honors. With her goal against Sam Houston, Chancey has now scored a goal in four of the last five matches for Rice, including three consecutive matches, tying for the sixth-longest goal streak in program history.
Welcome to *Our* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely this season, holding an unbeaten record at home at 6-0-1. The seven-game unbeaten streak is the third-longest home unbeaten streak to open a season in program history. The seven-game unbeaten streak also ranks as the seventh-longest home unbeaten streak in program history. The Owls hold a 137-59-23 all-time home record.
Non-con Phenoms
Rice posted a 6-1-1 record during the non-conference slate, tied for the second-best eight-game start to a season in program history, including a perfect 6-0-1 home record. Rice's six wins during the non-conference slate are tied for the third most in a single season in program history. This marks the seventh time in program history Rice went unbeaten at home during the non-conference schedule.
Making Great First Impressions
Through the season's first eight matches, Rice's newcomers have tallied 23 points with seven goals and nine assists. Freshman Dayo Tennyson netted her first career goal in her first collegiate game against Texas State, becoming the 11th Rice athlete in program history to score a goal in their first Rice game. Graduate transfer Leah Chancey recorded the assist on Tennyson's goal, becoming the 10th athlete in program history to record an assist in their first Rice game.
August Slipped Away
The Owls posted a 4-1 record for the month of August, including a perfect 4-0 home mark during the month. The 4-1 record was the best August for Rice since the 2021 season (4-0 record), tying for the most wins during the month of August in program history. Rice's undefeated mark at home during the month also marked the 22nd time in program history Rice went unbeaten (win or draw) at home during a single month (min. two matches).
Weekly Honors (Week Three)
The Owls took two of the week's four AAC weekly honors, with Faith Hutchins earning the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week honor and Allie Love being named the AAC Freshman of the Week. In addition, Carsyn Martz earned national recognition after being named to the TopDrawer Team of the Week Honorable Mention.
Conference Honors (Week One)
The first week of play brought the first weekly honor for Rice as graduate goalie Faith Hutchins was named the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week (8-19, Week 1). Hutchins played all 180 minutes in goal during the week, earning wins against Texas State (2-1) and Navy (2-1). She had a 1.0 goals against average on the week, making seven saves on 23 shots faces. Hutchins posted a .778 save percentage on the week.
Killgore Returns Home
Bella Killgore, who played her college days with Rice from 2018-22, returns home for the 2024 season after being hired as the team's Goalkeeper Coach. During her five-year career, Rice captured two regular season titles and one CUSA tournament title (2020-21), where the Owls advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. She was a two-time CUSA Goalkeeper of the Year, two-time All-CUSA First Team and a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-South Region honoree in 2021.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls were named to the 2024 AAC Preseason Watch List with Leah Chancey, Faith Hutchins and Carsyn Martz all earning honors. The Owls were selected 10th in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
2024 Recruiting Class Tops AAC
The Owls had big-time commitments with four grad transfers and six freshmen for the 2024 recruiting class, the top-ranked recruiting class in the AAC and 32nd-ranked class in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.
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