Rice University Athletics
Thursday, September 10
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
Rice University
2-3-3, 0-0-0
3
vs
0
UL-Monroe
3-5-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rice | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Photo by: Maria Lysaker
Rice Earns 250th Program Win Over UL-Monroe
9/10/2026 10:11:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON – The Rice soccer team used an offensive eruption in the second half to down UL-Monroe 3-0 Thursday night at Holloway Field. The Owls record their 250th program win to move to 2-3-3 on the season, while the Warhawks fall to 3-5-1.
How It Happened
The first half was mostly quiet on offense for both sides, with Sloane Popov and Camille Quarterman recording Rice's only shots in the half. The Warhawks had three chances to break the score open throughout the half, but Kirsten Ruf was there to make each save. The two sides were scoreless at the half.
Right out of the break, a header towards the box found Popov, who sent the ball past the keeper to open the game's scoring just 26 seconds out of halftime. Just over 15 minutes later, Neerali Kapadia stole a ball from the ULM backline, passing the ball over to Popov for her second goal of the night. On a free kick with eight minutes remaining, Jordyn Mariam slammed the door with Rice's third goal of the half, as the Owls went on to win.
Scoring Summary
45:26 – RICE – Goal by Sloane Popov, unassisted
61:35 – RICE – Goal by Sloane Popov, assisted by Neerali Kapadia
82:10 – RICE – Goal by Jordyn Mariam, assisted by Eileen Albers
Quick Hits
The Owls outshot ULM 14-7 and 8-2 in shots on goal.
Rice had a 7-3 corner kick advantage.
Popov netted her team-leading third and fourth goals of the season.
Mariam scored her second career goal.
Kapadia recorded her team-leading fourth assist of the season,
Albers recorded her ninth career assist.
Ruf secured her second clean sheet on the season.
Rice secured its 250th program win.
The Owls are now 1-0 all-time against the Warhawks.
Up Next
Rice heads back on the road for the regular season finale at South Alabama Sunday afternoon.
How It Happened
The first half was mostly quiet on offense for both sides, with Sloane Popov and Camille Quarterman recording Rice's only shots in the half. The Warhawks had three chances to break the score open throughout the half, but Kirsten Ruf was there to make each save. The two sides were scoreless at the half.
Right out of the break, a header towards the box found Popov, who sent the ball past the keeper to open the game's scoring just 26 seconds out of halftime. Just over 15 minutes later, Neerali Kapadia stole a ball from the ULM backline, passing the ball over to Popov for her second goal of the night. On a free kick with eight minutes remaining, Jordyn Mariam slammed the door with Rice's third goal of the half, as the Owls went on to win.
Scoring Summary
45:26 – RICE – Goal by Sloane Popov, unassisted
61:35 – RICE – Goal by Sloane Popov, assisted by Neerali Kapadia
82:10 – RICE – Goal by Jordyn Mariam, assisted by Eileen Albers
Quick Hits
The Owls outshot ULM 14-7 and 8-2 in shots on goal.
Rice had a 7-3 corner kick advantage.
Popov netted her team-leading third and fourth goals of the season.
Mariam scored her second career goal.
Kapadia recorded her team-leading fourth assist of the season,
Albers recorded her ninth career assist.
Ruf secured her second clean sheet on the season.
Rice secured its 250th program win.
The Owls are now 1-0 all-time against the Warhawks.
Up Next
Rice heads back on the road for the regular season finale at South Alabama Sunday afternoon.
Players Mentioned
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ULM
RICE
Goals
0
3
Shots
7
14
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
5
2
Corners
3
7
Fouls
7
18
Scoring Plays
Sloane Popov (4)
GOAL by RICE Popov, Sloane.
45:26
Sloane Popov (4)
Assisted By: Neerali Kapadia
GOAL by RICE Popov, Sloane Assist by Kapadia, Neerali.
61:35
Jordyn Mariam (1)
Assisted By: Eileen Albers
GOAL by RICE Mariam, Jordyn Assist by Albers, Eileen.
82:10
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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