Sunday, September 28
Houston, Texas
11 a.m.
Rice University
8-2-1, 2-1-1
0
vs
2
No. 11 Memphis
9-0-2, 3-0-1
1
2
F
Memphis
1
1
2
Rice
0
0
0
No. 25 Rice Falls to No. 11 Memphis in Battle of Ranked Opponents
9/28/2025 2:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON – The 25th ranked Rice soccer team had their seven-match unbeaten streak snapped at the hands of No. 11 Memphis 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field. The Owls fall 8-2-1 (2-1-1 American) while the Tigers improve to 9-0-2 (3-0-1 American).
How It Happened
Memphis was on the attack early, rattling off several shots in the opening minutes. The Tigers netted the game's first goal near the 20-minute mark. Jules Johnston tried to even the match several minutes later, but her shot was scooped up by the Tiger goalie. Lauren Pickup had a great chance in the final minutes of the half, but a leaping save by the keeper kept Rice off the board and down 1-0 at the half.
Naija Brucker tried to get the offense clicking out of the half, but once again the defense held. Memphis doubled its lead in the 58th minute. The Tiger defense held off Rice the rest of the way for the 2-0 victory.
Scoring Summary
19:33 – MEM – Goal by Flavie Dube, assisted by Ashley Henderson
57:38 – MEM – Goal by Ashley Henderson, assisted by Ai Kitagawa
Quick Hits
Memphis out-shot Rice 15-7 and 6-3 in shots on goal.
Both sides had three corner kicks.
Kirsten Ruf made four saves in goal.
This was the first ranked matchup between American Conference opponents since the 2021 spring season.
Up Next
Rice welcomes conference rival UTSA to Holloway Field on Thursday night.
How It Happened
Memphis was on the attack early, rattling off several shots in the opening minutes. The Tigers netted the game's first goal near the 20-minute mark. Jules Johnston tried to even the match several minutes later, but her shot was scooped up by the Tiger goalie. Lauren Pickup had a great chance in the final minutes of the half, but a leaping save by the keeper kept Rice off the board and down 1-0 at the half.
Naija Brucker tried to get the offense clicking out of the half, but once again the defense held. Memphis doubled its lead in the 58th minute. The Tiger defense held off Rice the rest of the way for the 2-0 victory.
Scoring Summary
19:33 – MEM – Goal by Flavie Dube, assisted by Ashley Henderson
57:38 – MEM – Goal by Ashley Henderson, assisted by Ai Kitagawa
Quick Hits
Memphis out-shot Rice 15-7 and 6-3 in shots on goal.
Both sides had three corner kicks.
Kirsten Ruf made four saves in goal.
This was the first ranked matchup between American Conference opponents since the 2021 spring season.
Up Next
Rice welcomes conference rival UTSA to Holloway Field on Thursday night.
Team Stats
MEM
RICE
Goals
2
0
Shots
15
7
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
3
4
Corners
3
3
Fouls
9
7
Scoring Plays
Flavie Dube (3)
Assisted By: Ashley Henderson
GOAL by MEM Dube, Flavie Assist by Henderson, Ashley.
19:33
Ashley Henderson (4)
Assisted By: Ai Kitagawa
GOAL by MEM Henderson, Ashley Assist by Kitagawa, Ai.
57:38
Game Leaders
Players
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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