Rice University Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Greenville, NC
11 a.m.
Rice University
at
East Carolina
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Owls Head to ECU Sunday
10/10/2026 11:18:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Rice Owls (4-6-3, 2-3 American) vs. East Carolina Pirates (2-4-7, 1-2-2 American)
Match 14 • Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. CT
Greenville, NC • Johnson Stadium
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Live Stats: Click Here
Instagram/X Updates: @RiceSoccer
To the East Coast
The Owls are back on the road Sunday as they face the Pirates of East Carolina. Rice returns to Holloway Field next Thursday for Senior Night against North Texas.
Last Time Out
Rice dropped a 3-0 decision to UAB Thursday night at Holloway Field. Rice outshot UAB 12-7, while the Blazers had a 6-2 shots on goal edge.
Dynamic Freshmen
Rice's freshmen rank among the best in the NCAA in several categories, led by Neerali Kapadia's nine assists, ranking second in the nation. Kapadia is also second in the nation in assists per game, while Sloane Popov and Valentina Labuschagne rank in the top 50 in the nation in shot accuracy.
250 in the Books
During Rice's 3-0 win over UL-Monroe, the Owls secured the program's 250th win, which began with a 3-2 win over Army in the team's inaugural game on Aug. 31, 2001.
Rice vs. ECU
This is the 12th meeting all-time between the two schools, with the Pirates holding a 6-2-3 series lead. Rice is searching for its first win in Greenville.
A Historic Tie
Rice earned a historic 1-1 draw at the reigning national champion, No. 15 Florida State on Sept. 6. Rice became the first non-Power 4 team to earn a result against FSU since Santa Clara during the 2020-21 season. Florida State is now 33-1-5 in non-conference games since the middle of the 2019 non-conference season. This marked Rice's first result against a ranked opponent since a 1-0 win at No. 5 West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament (March 1, 2021).
Preseason Honors
Three Owls represented Rice on the American Conference Preseason Watch List, with Jadyn Jaeger, Lilly Reuscher and Dayo Tennyson all receiving honors. The Owls were picked third in the preseason coaches poll.
Welcome to *OUR* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely as of late, going 17-6-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 148-64-25 all-time home record.
National Recognition
Lilly Reuscher was named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List. Reuscher was an All-Conference Third Team selection last year, contributing to five shutouts by the Owl defense, and also earned Second Team All-Region honors.
25 Years of Rice Soccer
This season, the Owls honor 25 years of Rice soccer, recognizing the tremendous success the program has seen since its inaugural season in 2001.
Match 14 • Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. CT
Greenville, NC • Johnson Stadium
Video Stream: Click Here
Live Stats: Click Here
Instagram/X Updates: @RiceSoccer
To the East Coast
The Owls are back on the road Sunday as they face the Pirates of East Carolina. Rice returns to Holloway Field next Thursday for Senior Night against North Texas.
Last Time Out
Rice dropped a 3-0 decision to UAB Thursday night at Holloway Field. Rice outshot UAB 12-7, while the Blazers had a 6-2 shots on goal edge.
Dynamic Freshmen
Rice's freshmen rank among the best in the NCAA in several categories, led by Neerali Kapadia's nine assists, ranking second in the nation. Kapadia is also second in the nation in assists per game, while Sloane Popov and Valentina Labuschagne rank in the top 50 in the nation in shot accuracy.
250 in the Books
During Rice's 3-0 win over UL-Monroe, the Owls secured the program's 250th win, which began with a 3-2 win over Army in the team's inaugural game on Aug. 31, 2001.
Rice vs. ECU
This is the 12th meeting all-time between the two schools, with the Pirates holding a 6-2-3 series lead. Rice is searching for its first win in Greenville.
A Historic Tie
Rice earned a historic 1-1 draw at the reigning national champion, No. 15 Florida State on Sept. 6. Rice became the first non-Power 4 team to earn a result against FSU since Santa Clara during the 2020-21 season. Florida State is now 33-1-5 in non-conference games since the middle of the 2019 non-conference season. This marked Rice's first result against a ranked opponent since a 1-0 win at No. 5 West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament (March 1, 2021).
Preseason Honors
Three Owls represented Rice on the American Conference Preseason Watch List, with Jadyn Jaeger, Lilly Reuscher and Dayo Tennyson all receiving honors. The Owls were picked third in the preseason coaches poll.
Welcome to *OUR* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely as of late, going 17-6-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 148-64-25 all-time home record.
National Recognition
Lilly Reuscher was named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List. Reuscher was an All-Conference Third Team selection last year, contributing to five shutouts by the Owl defense, and also earned Second Team All-Region honors.
25 Years of Rice Soccer
This season, the Owls honor 25 years of Rice soccer, recognizing the tremendous success the program has seen since its inaugural season in 2001.
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