Rice University Athletics
Saturday, February 21
Greenville, NC
12 p.m.
Rice University
at
East Carolina
Owls Open Road Stretch at East Carolina
2/20/2026 9:38:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Rice Owls (23-3, 13-0 American) vs. East Carolina Pirates (20-7, 12-2 American)
Game 27 • Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. CT
Greenville, North Carolina • Minges Coliseum
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Saturday Showdown
The Owls head on the road for an American Conference showdown at East Carolina Saturday afternoon, as Rice eyes a 19th consecutive win. The road games continue Wednesday night at Temple.
Last Time Out
Rice used hot shooting throughout the night to defeat South Florida 79-72 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Victoria Flores led the Owls with 24 points, on 7-of-11 shooting, with three assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Shelby Hayes added 15 points, six rebounds and a steal.
18 In A Row
Rice has won 18 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, the Owls are the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured a top-two seed in the tournament with its win over South Florida. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice sophomore Aniah Alexis was named American Conference Honorable Mention for the fifth time this season. Alexis led the Owls with 16 points against North Texas and 13 points against Wichita State.
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 245 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' 1,259 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. East Carolina
This is the 16th meeting between the two, with the Owls holding a 9-6 series lead. Rice has won the last four meetings with the Pirates.
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 27 • Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. CT
Greenville, North Carolina • Minges Coliseum
Video Stream: Click Here
Radio Stream: Click Here
Statistics: Click Here
Social Media Updates: @RiceWBB
Saturday Showdown
The Owls head on the road for an American Conference showdown at East Carolina Saturday afternoon, as Rice eyes a 19th consecutive win. The road games continue Wednesday night at Temple.
Last Time Out
Rice used hot shooting throughout the night to defeat South Florida 79-72 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse. Victoria Flores led the Owls with 24 points, on 7-of-11 shooting, with three assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Shelby Hayes added 15 points, six rebounds and a steal.
18 In A Row
Rice has won 18 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, the Owls are the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured a top-two seed in the tournament with its win over South Florida. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice sophomore Aniah Alexis was named American Conference Honorable Mention for the fifth time this season. Alexis led the Owls with 16 points against North Texas and 13 points against Wichita State.
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 245 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' 1,259 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. East Carolina
This is the 16th meeting between the two, with the Owls holding a 9-6 series lead. Rice has won the last four meetings with the Pirates.
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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