Rice University Athletics
Saturday, January 31
San Antonio, TX
1 p.m.
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Owls Set for Road Trip to UTSA
1/30/2026 10:18:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Rice Owls (18-3, 8-0 American) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (10-9, 5-3 American)
Game 22 • Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 • 1:00 p.m. CT
San Antonio, Texas • Convocation Center
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Road Trip
Rice opens a two-game road stand Saturday afternoon at UTSA as the Owls eye a 14th consecutive win. The Owls will be on the road again next Saturday at Memphis.
Last Time Out
Rice extended their win streak after earning a gritty 65-56 win over Temple Wednesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Louann Battiston added 13 points, six assists, two steals and a rebound.
Weekly Honors
Rice sophomore Aniah Alexis earned another conference recognition, being named American Conference Honorable Mention for the fourth time this season. Alexis averaged a double-double to lead Rice to a 2-0 week, with 13 points, 10 rebounds at Tulsa and 14 points, 12 rebounds against Tulane.
Ennis Etched in Record Books
Dominique Ennis became the program's all-time three-point leader during Rice's win over UNLV and currently has 232 career threes. Ennis snaps Nicole Iademarco's record of 198, who was on the team from 2016-19. Ennis's 80 three-pointers last season set the program's single-season record.
Dom Reaches 1,000
Dominique Ennis became the 27th player in program history to surpass 1,000 career points in Rice's overtime win against Illinois State. She is now the third player under Coach Edmonds to reach the milestone, with Ennis' 1,192 points ranking 13th in program history.
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).
A New Streak
Aniah Alexis had the nation's longest perfect start at the free throw line this season, opening with a 43-of-43 shooting mark spanning over 20 games. Alexis had her first miss of the season against Temple (1/28). The mark is the best start to a season from the free throw line in program history.
Rice vs. UTSA
This is the 32nd meeting between the two longtime foes, with Rice holding a slim 16-15 series lead. The Owls are 7-8 in games in San Antonio, dropping four consecutive road games in the series.
Non-con Phenom
Rice's 10 wins during the non-conference slate are tied for the most wins during non-conference play in program history. This is the third time Rice has reached 10 non-conference wins, with the other two being during the 2017-18 and 1992-93 seasons.
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.
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.
Game 22 • Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 • 1:00 p.m. CT
San Antonio, Texas • Convocation Center
Video Stream: Click Here
Radio Stream: Click Here
Statistics: Click Here
Social Media Updates: @RiceWBB
Road Trip
Rice opens a two-game road stand Saturday afternoon at UTSA as the Owls eye a 14th consecutive win. The Owls will be on the road again next Saturday at Memphis.
Last Time Out
Rice extended their win streak after earning a gritty 65-56 win over Temple Wednesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Shelby Hayes led the Owls with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Louann Battiston added 13 points, six assists, two steals and a rebound.
Weekly Honors
Rice sophomore Aniah Alexis earned another conference recognition, being named American Conference Honorable Mention for the fourth time this season. Alexis averaged a double-double to lead Rice to a 2-0 week, with 13 points, 10 rebounds at Tulsa and 14 points, 12 rebounds against Tulane.
Ennis Etched in Record Books
Dominique Ennis became the program's all-time three-point leader during Rice's win over UNLV and currently has 232 career threes. Ennis snaps Nicole Iademarco's record of 198, who was on the team from 2016-19. Ennis's 80 three-pointers last season set the program's single-season record.
Dom Reaches 1,000
Dominique Ennis became the 27th player in program history to surpass 1,000 career points in Rice's overtime win against Illinois State. She is now the third player under Coach Edmonds to reach the milestone, with Ennis' 1,192 points ranking 13th in program history.
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).
A New Streak
Aniah Alexis had the nation's longest perfect start at the free throw line this season, opening with a 43-of-43 shooting mark spanning over 20 games. Alexis had her first miss of the season against Temple (1/28). The mark is the best start to a season from the free throw line in program history.
Rice vs. UTSA
This is the 32nd meeting between the two longtime foes, with Rice holding a slim 16-15 series lead. The Owls are 7-8 in games in San Antonio, dropping four consecutive road games in the series.
Non-con Phenom
Rice's 10 wins during the non-conference slate are tied for the most wins during non-conference play in program history. This is the third time Rice has reached 10 non-conference wins, with the other two being during the 2017-18 and 1992-93 seasons.
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.
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.
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