Rice University Athletics
Friday, February 13
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
Rice University
vs
Wichita State
Rice Hosts Wichita State for Play4Kay Game
2/12/2026 4:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Rice Owls (21-3, 11-0 American) vs. Wichita State Shockers (5-20, 2-10 American)
Game 25 • Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 • 7:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Tudor Fieldhouse
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Play4Kay
The Owls host Wichita State Friday night for the Play4Kay game, with the Owls searching for a 17th consecutive win. Earlier this season, Hailey Adams was one of 64 women's basketball athletes to be named a Kay Yow Servant Leader. To donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, click here and select Rice's fundraiser under the "Give credit to a fundraiser" tab to help the fight against women's cancer.
Last Time Out
Rice erased multiple double-digit second half deficits to upend North Texas 70-68 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Aniah Alexis led the way with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Shelby Hayes added 14 points, three rebounds, a steal and a block.
Sweet 16
Rice has won 16 consecutive games, the fourth longest active streak in the NCAA DI. The streak is the second longest in program history (21 - 2018-19). The last loss for the Owls came on Thanksgiving day against UCF in Puerto Rico.
Clinched
With Rice's win over North Texas last Tuesday, the Owls are the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured a top nine seed in the tournament and can clinch a top seven seed with a win over Wichita State. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice senior guard Dominique Ennis was named American Conference Honorable Mention, the conference announced Monday afternoon. Ennis led the Owls to a win on the road over Memphis with 22 points, featuring six three-pointers, two rebounds, two assists and a block. Ennis shot 7-of-11 from the floor and was 6-of-9 from three-point range.
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 241 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' 1,233 points ranking 12th 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. Wichita State
This is only the fourth meeting between the two, with the Owls holding a 2-1 series lead. Wichita State won the most recent meeting a season ago, with the Owls winning the lone matchup in Houston.
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 25 • Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 • 7:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Tudor Fieldhouse
Video Stream: Click Here
Radio Stream: Click Here
Statistics: Click Here
Social Media Updates: @RiceWBB
Play4Kay
The Owls host Wichita State Friday night for the Play4Kay game, with the Owls searching for a 17th consecutive win. Earlier this season, Hailey Adams was one of 64 women's basketball athletes to be named a Kay Yow Servant Leader. To donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, click here and select Rice's fundraiser under the "Give credit to a fundraiser" tab to help the fight against women's cancer.
Last Time Out
Rice erased multiple double-digit second half deficits to upend North Texas 70-68 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Aniah Alexis led the way with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Shelby Hayes added 14 points, three rebounds, a steal and a block.
Sweet 16
Rice has won 16 consecutive games, the fourth longest active streak in the NCAA DI. The streak is the second longest in program history (21 - 2018-19). The last loss for the Owls came on Thanksgiving day against UCF in Puerto Rico.
Clinched
With Rice's win over North Texas last Tuesday, the Owls are the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured a top nine seed in the tournament and can clinch a top seven seed with a win over Wichita State. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice senior guard Dominique Ennis was named American Conference Honorable Mention, the conference announced Monday afternoon. Ennis led the Owls to a win on the road over Memphis with 22 points, featuring six three-pointers, two rebounds, two assists and a block. Ennis shot 7-of-11 from the floor and was 6-of-9 from three-point range.
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 241 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' 1,233 points ranking 12th 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. Wichita State
This is only the fourth meeting between the two, with the Owls holding a 2-1 series lead. Wichita State won the most recent meeting a season ago, with the Owls winning the lone matchup in Houston.
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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