Rice University Athletics
Thursday, August 27
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
Rice University
vs
No. 3 Vanderbilt
Photo by: Maria Lysaker
Rice Hosts No. 3 Vanderbilt Thursday Night
8/26/2026 5:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Rice Owls (1-1-2, 0-0 American) vs. No. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores (3-0-0, 0-0-0 SEC)
Match 5 • Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
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Third-Ranked Vanderbilt Visits H-Town
The Owls host No. 3 Vanderbilt Thursday night at Holloway Field, the first of three consecutive games against ranked opponents (at No. 21 Texas State, at No. 16 Florida State).
Last Time Out
Rice played to a 1-1 draw against Lamar on Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field. Mia Brumlow scored the lone goal for the Owls in the 58th minute to tie the match.
First Weekly Honors
Rice earned two honors on the opening weekly conference honors, with Kirsten Ruf being named the American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week and Lauren Pickup earning honorable mention recognition. Ruf guided the Owls to their first victory of the season in a 3-0 win against Navy, also recording her first career assist. Pickup scored a pair of goals on the week against Texas A&M and Navy.
Rice vs. Vanderbilt
This is the only the third meeting between the two schools, with the Owls holding a 2-0 series lead.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls represented Rice on the American Conference Preseason Watch List, with Jadyn Jaeger, Lilly Reuscher and Dayo Tennyson all receiving honors. The Owls were picked third in the preseason coaches poll.
Welcome to *OUR* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely as of late, going 15-3-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 146-60-25 all-time home record.
National Recognition
Lilly Reuscher was named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List. Reuscher was an All-Conference Third Team selection last year, contributing to five shutouts by the Owl defense, and also earned Second Team All-Region honors.
25 Years of Rice Soccer
This season, the Owls honor 25 years of Rice soccer, recognizing the tremendous success the program has seen since its inaugural season in 2001.
Match 5 • Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas • Holloway Field
Video Stream: Click Here (ESPN+)
Live Stats: Click Here
Buy Tickets: Click Here
Instagram/X Updates: @RiceSoccer
Third-Ranked Vanderbilt Visits H-Town
The Owls host No. 3 Vanderbilt Thursday night at Holloway Field, the first of three consecutive games against ranked opponents (at No. 21 Texas State, at No. 16 Florida State).
Last Time Out
Rice played to a 1-1 draw against Lamar on Sunday afternoon at Holloway Field. Mia Brumlow scored the lone goal for the Owls in the 58th minute to tie the match.
First Weekly Honors
Rice earned two honors on the opening weekly conference honors, with Kirsten Ruf being named the American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week and Lauren Pickup earning honorable mention recognition. Ruf guided the Owls to their first victory of the season in a 3-0 win against Navy, also recording her first career assist. Pickup scored a pair of goals on the week against Texas A&M and Navy.
Rice vs. Vanderbilt
This is the only the third meeting between the two schools, with the Owls holding a 2-0 series lead.
Preseason Honors
Three Owls represented Rice on the American Conference Preseason Watch List, with Jadyn Jaeger, Lilly Reuscher and Dayo Tennyson all receiving honors. The Owls were picked third in the preseason coaches poll.
Welcome to *OUR* House
The Owls have defended Holloway Field fiercely as of late, going 15-3-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 146-60-25 all-time home record.
National Recognition
Lilly Reuscher was named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List. Reuscher was an All-Conference Third Team selection last year, contributing to five shutouts by the Owl defense, and also earned Second Team All-Region honors.
25 Years of Rice Soccer
This season, the Owls honor 25 years of Rice soccer, recognizing the tremendous success the program has seen since its inaugural season in 2001.
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