Friday, November 28
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 p.m.
Rice University
5-3,0-0American
56
vs
57
UCF
6-2,0-0Big 12
1
2
3
4
F
UCF
10
16
20
11
57
Rice
12
10
20
14
56
Owls Fall Just Short to UCF in Puerto Rico
11/28/2025 6:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN JUAN – The Rice women's basketball team fell just short to UCF 57-56 Friday night in the final game of the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout, where the Owls finish with a 2-1 mark. Rice falls to 5-3 on the season, while the Knights move to 6-2.
Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 17 points, six rebounds, a block and a steal, while Dominique Ennis added 14 points, four rebounds and three steals.
As a team, Rice shot 20-of-63 (31.7%) from the floor and 4-of-21 (19%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 12-of-13 (92.3%) mark from the free throw line.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
UCF opened the game's scoring with a three-pointer, before Aniah Alexis responded with a three of her own. Leading by a point, back-to-back Alexis and Adams scores gave Rice a 10-4 lead. After the Knights tied the game, Myah Hazelton gave Rice a 12-10 lead at the end of the first with a layup.
Second Quarter
A pair of Louann Battiston free throws got the second quarter started. A quick run gave the Knights a 19-14 advantage before Alexis snapped the scoring. Down seven, back-to-back Hayes layups brought Rice within three. UCF held a 26-22 lead at the half.
Third Quarter
Adams brought Rice within two to open the third, with UCF responding with consecutive scores. Trailing by eight, a Hayes layup followed by an Ennis three made it 38-35 with under three to go in the quarter. Rice trailed 46-42 at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
After a Knight score, Hayes and Victoria Flores made back-to-back baskets to cut the deficit to two. Down four, Ennis drilled a three and Flores later added a score as Rice retook the lead. UCF responded by grabbing a four-point lead, but Hayes hit a three-pointer to make it a one-point game with 13 seconds to go. After forcing a turnover on the other end, Ennis' three at the buzzer fell just short as the Knights held on to win.
Quick Notes
Hayes' three was the first of her career.
UP NEXT
The Owls return to Tudor Fieldhouse on Dec. 3, when the team hosts Sam Houston.
Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 17 points, six rebounds, a block and a steal, while Dominique Ennis added 14 points, four rebounds and three steals.
As a team, Rice shot 20-of-63 (31.7%) from the floor and 4-of-21 (19%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 12-of-13 (92.3%) mark from the free throw line.
First Quarter
UCF opened the game's scoring with a three-pointer, before Aniah Alexis responded with a three of her own. Leading by a point, back-to-back Alexis and Adams scores gave Rice a 10-4 lead. After the Knights tied the game, Myah Hazelton gave Rice a 12-10 lead at the end of the first with a layup.
Second Quarter
A pair of Louann Battiston free throws got the second quarter started. A quick run gave the Knights a 19-14 advantage before Alexis snapped the scoring. Down seven, back-to-back Hayes layups brought Rice within three. UCF held a 26-22 lead at the half.
Third Quarter
Adams brought Rice within two to open the third, with UCF responding with consecutive scores. Trailing by eight, a Hayes layup followed by an Ennis three made it 38-35 with under three to go in the quarter. Rice trailed 46-42 at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
After a Knight score, Hayes and Victoria Flores made back-to-back baskets to cut the deficit to two. Down four, Ennis drilled a three and Flores later added a score as Rice retook the lead. UCF responded by grabbing a four-point lead, but Hayes hit a three-pointer to make it a one-point game with 13 seconds to go. After forcing a turnover on the other end, Ennis' three at the buzzer fell just short as the Knights held on to win.
Quick Notes
Hayes' three was the first of her career.
The Owls return to Tudor Fieldhouse on Dec. 3, when the team hosts Sam Houston.
Team Stats
UCF
Rice
FG%
.422
.317
3FG%
.375
.190
FT%
.842
.923
RB
37
36
TO
21
13
STL
6
8
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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