Rice University Athletics
Wednesday, February 25
Philadelphia, PA
6 p.m.
Rice University
at
Temple
Rice Heads to Temple Wednesday Night
2/24/2026 7:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Rice Owls (24-3, 14-0 American) vs. Temple Owls (12-14, 6-8 American)
Game 28 • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • The Liacouras Center
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Eyeing the Top Seed
Rice heads on the road to take on the Owls of Temple Wednesday night. Rice is seeking its 20th consecutive win and the American regular season title before returning home Saturday for Tulsa.
Last Time Out
Rice rallied behind clutch shooting in the final minutes of the game, with Dominique Ennis drilling the game-winning three with 12 seconds left, to defeat East Carolina 60-58 Saturday at Minges Coliseum. Ennis led the Owls with 16 points, four rebounds, three steals, two rebounds and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 11 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal.
19 In A Row
Rice has won 19 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 East Carolina, and can clinch the top seed with a win over Temple. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice redshirt junior Hailey Adams was named the American Player of the Week after posting back-to-back double-doubles with 13 points and 13 rebounds against USF and 11 points and 19 rebounds at East Carolina.
National Honors
Rice's Hailey Adams was named a USBWA National Player of the Week after leading the Owls to a pair of wins over South Florida and ECU. She first dropped 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a block over the Bulls, with Adams following that up with 11 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, four blocks and an assist at East Carolina.
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 249 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' 1,275 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. Temple
This is only the sixth meeting between the two, with Rice holding a slim 3-2 series lead. Rice won the earlier matchup this season 65-56 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 28 • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • The Liacouras Center
Video Stream: Click Here
Radio Stream: Click Here
Statistics: Click Here
Social Media Updates: @RiceWBB
Eyeing the Top Seed
Rice heads on the road to take on the Owls of Temple Wednesday night. Rice is seeking its 20th consecutive win and the American regular season title before returning home Saturday for Tulsa.
Last Time Out
Rice rallied behind clutch shooting in the final minutes of the game, with Dominique Ennis drilling the game-winning three with 12 seconds left, to defeat East Carolina 60-58 Saturday at Minges Coliseum. Ennis led the Owls with 16 points, four rebounds, three steals, two rebounds and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 11 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal.
19 In A Row
Rice has won 19 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 East Carolina, and can clinch the top seed with a win over Temple. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Rice redshirt junior Hailey Adams was named the American Player of the Week after posting back-to-back double-doubles with 13 points and 13 rebounds against USF and 11 points and 19 rebounds at East Carolina.
National Honors
Rice's Hailey Adams was named a USBWA National Player of the Week after leading the Owls to a pair of wins over South Florida and ECU. She first dropped 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a block over the Bulls, with Adams following that up with 11 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, four blocks and an assist at East Carolina.
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 249 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' 1,275 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. Temple
This is only the sixth meeting between the two, with Rice holding a slim 3-2 series lead. Rice won the earlier matchup this season 65-56 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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