Saturday, November 15
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
Rice University
vs
Middle Tennessee
Rice Welcomes Middle Tennessee for Home Opener
11/14/2025 4:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Rice Owls (1-1, 0-0 American) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-1, 0-0 CUSA)
Game 3 • Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 • 2:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Tudor Fieldhouse
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Home Opener
For the first time this season, the Owls are back at Tudor Fieldhouse as they welcome former conference foe Middle Tennessee Saturday afternoon. Rice will be back on the road next Wednesday at RV Princeton.
Last Time Out
The Owls secured their first win of the season on the road against crosstown rival Houston 70-56 Tuesday night at the Fertitta Center. Rice grabbed just the fourth-ever road win against the Cougars while also handing them their first loss on the season. Hailey Adams led the way with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Perfect Night for Flores
Victoria Flores was a perfect 16-of-16 from the free throw line in Rice's 70-56 win on the road over Houston. Flores' 16 made free throws are the third most in a single game in school history (record - 18-18 by Holly Jones in 1985).
Rice vs. Middle Tennessee
This is 16th meeting all-time between the two schools, with the Blue Raiders holding an 11-4 series lead. The Owls have dropped the last four meetings with Middle Tennessee.
Non-conference Schedule
Rice's non-conference features seven teams that made postseason appearances last season, with South Dakota State and Princeton making the NCAA Tournament. Middle Tennessee and UNLV both played in the WBIT, while Incarnate Word, Illinois State (Fab Four) and UT Arlington were all in the WNIT.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls earned preseason All-Conference honors with Dominique Ennis (First Team), Aniah Alexis (Second Team) and Victoria Flores (Second Team) all earning recognition. Rice was selected third in the American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
Adams Named Servant Leader
Hailey Adams was one of 64 women's basketball athletes in the nation selected to be a Kay Yow Servant Leader Award winner, a prestigious award honoring student athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service.
Year Five
Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds enters her fifth year at the helm for Rice. Already the fastest coach to win a conference title in program history, the Owls are fresh off back-to-back appearances in the American Conference Championship game, claiming the title in 2024.
Game 3 • Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 • 2:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Tudor Fieldhouse
Video Stream: Click Here
Radio Stream: Click Here
Statistics: Click Here
Social Media Updates: @RiceWBB
Home Opener
For the first time this season, the Owls are back at Tudor Fieldhouse as they welcome former conference foe Middle Tennessee Saturday afternoon. Rice will be back on the road next Wednesday at RV Princeton.
Last Time Out
The Owls secured their first win of the season on the road against crosstown rival Houston 70-56 Tuesday night at the Fertitta Center. Rice grabbed just the fourth-ever road win against the Cougars while also handing them their first loss on the season. Hailey Adams led the way with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Perfect Night for Flores
Victoria Flores was a perfect 16-of-16 from the free throw line in Rice's 70-56 win on the road over Houston. Flores' 16 made free throws are the third most in a single game in school history (record - 18-18 by Holly Jones in 1985).
Rice vs. Middle Tennessee
This is 16th meeting all-time between the two schools, with the Blue Raiders holding an 11-4 series lead. The Owls have dropped the last four meetings with Middle Tennessee.
Non-conference Schedule
Rice's non-conference features seven teams that made postseason appearances last season, with South Dakota State and Princeton making the NCAA Tournament. Middle Tennessee and UNLV both played in the WBIT, while Incarnate Word, Illinois State (Fab Four) and UT Arlington were all in the WNIT.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls earned preseason All-Conference honors with Dominique Ennis (First Team), Aniah Alexis (Second Team) and Victoria Flores (Second Team) all earning recognition. Rice was selected third in the American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
Adams Named Servant Leader
Hailey Adams was one of 64 women's basketball athletes in the nation selected to be a Kay Yow Servant Leader Award winner, a prestigious award honoring student athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service.
Year Five
Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds enters her fifth year at the helm for Rice. Already the fastest coach to win a conference title in program history, the Owls are fresh off back-to-back appearances in the American Conference Championship game, claiming the title in 2024.
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