Saturday, December 20
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
Rice University
10-3,0-0American
62
vs
42
Houston Christian
4-6,2-1Southland
1
2
3
4
F
Houston Christian
17
7
6
12
42
Rice
18
12
17
15
62
Owls Topple HCU in Non-Conference Finale
12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The Rice women's basketball team used sweltering defense to overwhelm Houston Christian for a 62-42 win Saturday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls earn their fifth-straight win to move to 10-3, while HCU falls to 4-6 (2-1 Southland).
Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while adding six rebounds and two assists. Mylee Guinn added 10 points, two rebounds and two assists.
As a team, Rice shot 22-of-62 (35.5%) from the floor and 9-of-30 (30%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 9-of-12 (75%) showing from the free throw line.
Postgame Reaction – Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"What a way to finish December! I am so proud of this group and the focus and intensity that they brought all non-conference. We protected home, we defended and held teams to season lows, and we did a lot of great things that we can build off of going into the new season which is conference play. I am excited for the players and the staff to have a few days to regroup before we get into the grind of the American Conference!"
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
Hayes traded scores early with HCU off three layups as both sides found offense early. Still tied, Dominique Ennis sank a three to put the Owls in front. After the Huskies grabbed the lead, Victoria Flores hit a triple to give the lead back to Rice. Trailing by a point, Flores' block led to a Jordin Blackmon layup at the buzzer as Rice led 18-17 at the end of the first.
Second Quarter
Hailey Adams got the second quarter scoring starts, as the two sides countered baskets. Down one, Guinn sank back-to-back threes as the Owls grabbed a five-point lead. Hayes later capped off an 8-0 run with a layup as Rice took a 28-21 advantage. Leading by four, Ennis' steal and score at the buzzer gave Rice a 30-24 halftime lead.
Third Quarter
Hayes continued to make plays offensively to start the third, with the Huskies responding to get within three. Rice answered with Alexis, Ennis and Flores hitting back-to-back-to-back threes to open a 15-0 run for the Owls. Rice led 47-30 at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Two quick HCU scores opened the fourth, with Alexis and Adams getting the Owls back on the board. Leading by 15 points, Louann Battiston drilled a three with Guinn tacking on another to go up 57-36. Free throws carried the scoring the rest of the way as the Owls closed out the non-conference slate with the win.
Quick Notes
The Owls are now 7-0 all-time against HCU.
UP NEXT
Rice opens American Conference play on Dec. 30 on the road against South Florida.
Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while adding six rebounds and two assists. Mylee Guinn added 10 points, two rebounds and two assists.
As a team, Rice shot 22-of-62 (35.5%) from the floor and 9-of-30 (30%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 9-of-12 (75%) showing from the free throw line.
"What a way to finish December! I am so proud of this group and the focus and intensity that they brought all non-conference. We protected home, we defended and held teams to season lows, and we did a lot of great things that we can build off of going into the new season which is conference play. I am excited for the players and the staff to have a few days to regroup before we get into the grind of the American Conference!"
First Quarter
Hayes traded scores early with HCU off three layups as both sides found offense early. Still tied, Dominique Ennis sank a three to put the Owls in front. After the Huskies grabbed the lead, Victoria Flores hit a triple to give the lead back to Rice. Trailing by a point, Flores' block led to a Jordin Blackmon layup at the buzzer as Rice led 18-17 at the end of the first.
Second Quarter
Hailey Adams got the second quarter scoring starts, as the two sides countered baskets. Down one, Guinn sank back-to-back threes as the Owls grabbed a five-point lead. Hayes later capped off an 8-0 run with a layup as Rice took a 28-21 advantage. Leading by four, Ennis' steal and score at the buzzer gave Rice a 30-24 halftime lead.
Third Quarter
Hayes continued to make plays offensively to start the third, with the Huskies responding to get within three. Rice answered with Alexis, Ennis and Flores hitting back-to-back-to-back threes to open a 15-0 run for the Owls. Rice led 47-30 at the end of the third.
Fourth Quarter
Two quick HCU scores opened the fourth, with Alexis and Adams getting the Owls back on the board. Leading by 15 points, Louann Battiston drilled a three with Guinn tacking on another to go up 57-36. Free throws carried the scoring the rest of the way as the Owls closed out the non-conference slate with the win.
Quick Notes
The Owls are now 7-0 all-time against HCU.
Rice opens American Conference play on Dec. 30 on the road against South Florida.
Team Stats
HCU
Rice
FG%
.288
.355
3FG%
.118
.300
FT%
.625
.750
RB
38
44
TO
21
20
STL
9
8
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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