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Rice University Athletics
Friday, December 12
Houston, Texas
11:15 a.m.
Rice University
8-3,0-0American
75
vs
54
UT Arlington
5-5,0-0WAC
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3rd quarter3
4th quarter4
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UT Arlington
8
11
16
19
54
Rice
10
16
27
22
75
Owls Cruise Past UTA on Schoolhouse Mania Game
12/12/2025 3:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The Rice women's basketball team used a strong second half to take down UT Arlington Friday during the annual Schoolhouse Mania game at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls secured their third-straight win to move to 8-3, while the Lady Mavs see their three-game win streak snapped to fall to 5-5.
Aniah Alexis led the Owls with 17 points, six rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 15 points and seven rebounds. Hailey Adams finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and a steal. Dominique Ennis rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal.
As a team, Rice shot 22-of-55 (40%) from the floor and 7-of-24 (29.2%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 24-of-30 (80%) display from the free throw line.
Postgame Reaction – Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"It's great to be able to protect home, we are now 5-0 at home this season, an incredible start to be able to do that. It's an important part of our standard. I thought we got out to a slow start, but we definitely woke up and got ourselves going in that third quarter, which was really good to see. Aniah held us down in the first half while everyone else woke up, she was clearly the one that was awake, alert and ready to go. Then we got everyone else going in the second half and got the fans going with the 6-7."
For the full press conference, click here.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
The Lady Mavs jumped out to an early 6-0 run before Adams got the Owls on the board. An Ennis three-pointer brought Rice within one, but UTA had a quick response to extend its lead. Down by three, Alexis closed the quarter on a 5-0 run as the Owls led 10-8.
Second Quarter
An Alexis three opened the second, with the Lady Mavs responding to get within two points. Ennis later sank another three, with Hayes following with a layup, as the Owls took an 18-11 lead. Up four, Adams converted a three-point play to extend the lead. Rice led 26-19 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Back-to-back Hayes and Adams scores got the third quarter started, forcing a Mavericks timeout. After an UTA score, Flores sank a three to take a 12-point lead. Hayes then scored the next seven Rice points to counter each Lady Mav score. Still up 12, Adams and Ennis converted back-to-back shots to go up by 16 points. A Louann Battiston three and free throws gave Rice a 53-35 lead at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Hayes and Jordin Blackmon kept the Rice offense running in the fourth, with UTA getting back within 16 after a quick run. Battiston and Adams extended the lead back, with Mylee Guinn later sinking two free throws to put Rice up 67-48. Layla Conley closed the game with a pair of three-pointers as the Owls ran away with the victory.
Quick Notes
Adams secured her fourth double-double of the season and seventh of her career.
Conley scored her first career three-pointer.
Her six points marks a career high.
Rice is now 3-5 all-time against UTA, snapping a five-game skid.
UP NEXT
The Owls continue non-conference play on the road at Grambling State next Wednesday.
Aniah Alexis led the Owls with 17 points, six rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 15 points and seven rebounds. Hailey Adams finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and a steal. Dominique Ennis rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal.
As a team, Rice shot 22-of-55 (40%) from the floor and 7-of-24 (29.2%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 24-of-30 (80%) display from the free throw line.
"It's great to be able to protect home, we are now 5-0 at home this season, an incredible start to be able to do that. It's an important part of our standard. I thought we got out to a slow start, but we definitely woke up and got ourselves going in that third quarter, which was really good to see. Aniah held us down in the first half while everyone else woke up, she was clearly the one that was awake, alert and ready to go. Then we got everyone else going in the second half and got the fans going with the 6-7."
For the full press conference, click here.
First Quarter
The Lady Mavs jumped out to an early 6-0 run before Adams got the Owls on the board. An Ennis three-pointer brought Rice within one, but UTA had a quick response to extend its lead. Down by three, Alexis closed the quarter on a 5-0 run as the Owls led 10-8.
Second Quarter
An Alexis three opened the second, with the Lady Mavs responding to get within two points. Ennis later sank another three, with Hayes following with a layup, as the Owls took an 18-11 lead. Up four, Adams converted a three-point play to extend the lead. Rice led 26-19 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Back-to-back Hayes and Adams scores got the third quarter started, forcing a Mavericks timeout. After an UTA score, Flores sank a three to take a 12-point lead. Hayes then scored the next seven Rice points to counter each Lady Mav score. Still up 12, Adams and Ennis converted back-to-back shots to go up by 16 points. A Louann Battiston three and free throws gave Rice a 53-35 lead at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Hayes and Jordin Blackmon kept the Rice offense running in the fourth, with UTA getting back within 16 after a quick run. Battiston and Adams extended the lead back, with Mylee Guinn later sinking two free throws to put Rice up 67-48. Layla Conley closed the game with a pair of three-pointers as the Owls ran away with the victory.
Quick Notes
Adams secured her fourth double-double of the season and seventh of her career.
Conley scored her first career three-pointer.
Her six points marks a career high.
Rice is now 3-5 all-time against UTA, snapping a five-game skid.
The Owls continue non-conference play on the road at Grambling State next Wednesday.
Team Stats
UTA
Rice
FG%
.300
.400
3FG%
.455
.292
FT%
.438
.800
RB
39
49
TO
14
22
STL
12
8
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
8
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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