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Rice Owls (26-3, 16-0 American) vs. Charlotte 49ers (13-16, 7-9 American)
Game 30 • Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. CT
Charlotte, North Carolina • Halton Arena
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Rice Heads to Queen City
The Owls are on the road Tuesday night at Charlotte, with Rice seeking a program record 22nd consecutive win. Rice returns home for the regular season finale and Senior Day against UTSA Saturday afternoon.
Regular Season Champions
Rice was crowned the American Conference regular season champion following Wednesday's win at Temple. The Owls earned their fifth regular season title in program history and first since the 2020-21 season.
Last Time Out
Rice fired on all cylinders in a 105-65 win over Tulsa Saturday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse. Victoria Flores led the Owls with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal.
21 In A Row
Rice has won 21 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak in the NCAA DI. The streak is tied for the longest streak in program history (21 - 2018-19).
Clinched
With Rice's win over North Texas, the Owls were the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured the top seed in the tournament with its win over Temple. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Shelby Hayes was named the American Conference Player of the Week, leading the Owls to a 2-0 week and the American Conference regular season title. Hayes first tallied 19 points, two steals and a rebound on the road against Temple, and followed that with 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal against Tulsa.
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 257 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' 1,315 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. Charlotte
This is the 18th meeting in the series, with the 49ers holding an 11-6 series lead. The Owls won the last two meetings, including the first matchup this season 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 30 • Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. CT
Charlotte, North Carolina • Halton Arena
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Rice Heads to Queen City
The Owls are on the road Tuesday night at Charlotte, with Rice seeking a program record 22nd consecutive win. Rice returns home for the regular season finale and Senior Day against UTSA Saturday afternoon.
Regular Season Champions
Rice was crowned the American Conference regular season champion following Wednesday's win at Temple. The Owls earned their fifth regular season title in program history and first since the 2020-21 season.
Last Time Out
Rice fired on all cylinders in a 105-65 win over Tulsa Saturday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse. Victoria Flores led the Owls with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Shelby Hayes added 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal.
21 In A Row
Rice has won 21 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak in the NCAA DI. The streak is tied for the longest streak in program history (21 - 2018-19).
Clinched
With Rice's win over North Texas, the Owls were the first team to clinch their spot in the American Tournament in Birmingham. Rice has secured the top seed in the tournament with its win over Temple. Only the top 10 teams out of the 13-team conference qualify for the American Tournament.
Weekly Honors
Shelby Hayes was named the American Conference Player of the Week, leading the Owls to a 2-0 week and the American Conference regular season title. Hayes first tallied 19 points, two steals and a rebound on the road against Temple, and followed that with 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal against Tulsa.
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 257 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' 1,315 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. Charlotte
This is the 18th meeting in the series, with the 49ers holding an 11-6 series lead. The Owls won the last two meetings, including the first matchup this season 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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