Owls Open Three-Game Homestand with UNT on National TV

Rice Owls (20-3, 10-0 American) vs. North Texas Mean Green (13-10, 7-4 American)
Game 24 • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 • 8:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Tudor Fieldhouse
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Three-Game Homestand
The Owls open a three-game homestand Tuesday night on national television when the team welcomes North Texas on ESPNU. Rice is in search of a 16th consecutive win. The home games continue Friday night against Wichita State and next Tuesday night against South Florida.

Last Time Out
Rice came out firing in the final frame to put away Memphis 82-65 Saturday afternoon at Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Dominique Ennis led the Owls with 22 points, featuring six three-pointers, two rebounds, two assists and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 17 points, four rebounds and a block.

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 238 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 27^th 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' 1,220 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. North Texas
This is the 29th meeting between the two long-time conference rivals, with the Owls holding a 17-11 series lead. The Owls won the first meeting this season 58-54 in Denton.

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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