Wednesday, January 7
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
Rice University
13-3,3-0American
84
vs
59
Charlotte
8-8,2-1American
1
2
3
4
F
Charlotte
17
11
14
17
59
Rice
13
26
25
20
84
Battiston, Flores Power Rice Over Charlotte for Eighth Consecutive Win
1/7/2026 9:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The Rice women's basketball team saw a fierce second-quarter scoring burst from Louann Battiston to power the Owls to an 84-59 victory over Charlotte Wednesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Owls claim their eighth consecutive win to move to 13-3 (3-0 American), while Charlotte is handed its first conference loss to fall to 8-8 (2-1 American).
Battiston led the Owls with 20 points, two rebounds, a block, steal and assist, while Victoria Flores added another 20 points, three rebounds and two steals. Shelby Hayes rounded out the double-digit scorers with 15 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
As a team, Rice shot 30-of-69 (43.5%) from the floor and 7-of-15 (46.7%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 17-of-20 (85%) showing from the free throw line.
Postgame Reaction – Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
"I am really proud of tonight's effort. I feel like we were locked in on the defensive end and we were very efficient on the offensive side of the ball. We also dominated on boards, which is hard to do against Charlotte. When we are clicking like that on both ends it really showcases how special I think we can truly be."
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
A pair of Charlotte scores opened the game before Flores and Hailey Adams got the offense started. Down three, Adams started a quick run with Hayes and Aniah Alexis adding to give Rice the lead. Down four, Ennis sank a triple to get Rice within one. Charlotte led 17-13 at the end of one.
Second Quarter
Down six, Battiston ignited Rice's offense, scoring the next eight Owl points, to give Rice the lead. Down a pair, back-to-back Hayes scores gave the lead back to Rice. Tied once again, Battiston's three opened another run, with Adams and an Ennis three adding as the Owls took a 39-28 halftime lead.
Third Quarter
Ennis and Hayes traded scores to open the third, with the Owls grabbing a 10-point lead. Adams opened an 11-0 run with Alexis, Hayes and Flores all contributing as Rice took a 57-36 lead. After Charlotte snapped the run, Battiston hit her fourth three-pointer, with back-to-back Hayes and Jordin Blackmon scores extending the lead to 27 points. Rice led 64-42 at the end of three.
Fourth Quarter
Flores and Alexis kept the Rice offense rolling to open the fourth, with Hayes eventually extending the lead back to 27 points. Charlotte responded with an 8-0 run, with Flores snapping the run. Battiston and Adams closed the scoring as Rice cruised to the victory.
Quick Notes
Battiston's 20 points are a career high.
Flores has netted 20+ points in back-to-back games.
Rice is now 6-11 all-time against the 49ers.
UP NEXT
The Owls are off for a week before welcoming UAB to Tudor Fieldhouse next Wednesday.
Battiston led the Owls with 20 points, two rebounds, a block, steal and assist, while Victoria Flores added another 20 points, three rebounds and two steals. Shelby Hayes rounded out the double-digit scorers with 15 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
As a team, Rice shot 30-of-69 (43.5%) from the floor and 7-of-15 (46.7%) from three-point range. The Owls added a 17-of-20 (85%) showing from the free throw line.
"I am really proud of tonight's effort. I feel like we were locked in on the defensive end and we were very efficient on the offensive side of the ball. We also dominated on boards, which is hard to do against Charlotte. When we are clicking like that on both ends it really showcases how special I think we can truly be."
First Quarter
A pair of Charlotte scores opened the game before Flores and Hailey Adams got the offense started. Down three, Adams started a quick run with Hayes and Aniah Alexis adding to give Rice the lead. Down four, Ennis sank a triple to get Rice within one. Charlotte led 17-13 at the end of one.
Second Quarter
Down six, Battiston ignited Rice's offense, scoring the next eight Owl points, to give Rice the lead. Down a pair, back-to-back Hayes scores gave the lead back to Rice. Tied once again, Battiston's three opened another run, with Adams and an Ennis three adding as the Owls took a 39-28 halftime lead.
Third Quarter
Ennis and Hayes traded scores to open the third, with the Owls grabbing a 10-point lead. Adams opened an 11-0 run with Alexis, Hayes and Flores all contributing as Rice took a 57-36 lead. After Charlotte snapped the run, Battiston hit her fourth three-pointer, with back-to-back Hayes and Jordin Blackmon scores extending the lead to 27 points. Rice led 64-42 at the end of three.
Fourth Quarter
Flores and Alexis kept the Rice offense rolling to open the fourth, with Hayes eventually extending the lead back to 27 points. Charlotte responded with an 8-0 run, with Flores snapping the run. Battiston and Adams closed the scoring as Rice cruised to the victory.
Quick Notes
Battiston's 20 points are a career high.
Flores has netted 20+ points in back-to-back games.
Rice is now 6-11 all-time against the 49ers.
The Owls are off for a week before welcoming UAB to Tudor Fieldhouse next Wednesday.
Team Stats
CLT
Rice
FG%
.344
.435
3FG%
.400
.467
FT%
.600
.850
RB
37
47
TO
14
10
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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