Friday, September 11
Houston, Texas
6 PM
Rice University
vs
Louisville
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
9/10/2026 12:42:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HOUSTON — Rice volleyball will host top programs in the Rice Invitational II this weekend at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Match 7
What: Rice (5-1) vs. No. 5 Louisville (6-1)
When: Friday, September 11 at 6 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Rice trails 0-5
Match 8
What: Rice (5-1) vs. UNI (3-3)
When: Sunday, September 12 at 4 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Series tied 2-2
Match 9
What: Rice (5-1) vs. No. 15 Creighton (4-2)
When: Sunday, September 13 at 2:30 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Rice trails 0-5
Notes
• Rice went 2-1 during its homestand, earning wins over Tarleton State (3-1) and McNeese (3-0) before falling to Illinois (3-0).
• The Owls opened the season with a five-match winning streak, their best start since 2019, when Rice opened the season 9-0.
• The Owls faced the three teams last season in the Bluejay classic. Rice went 0-3 in the tournament.
• Sophomore Sydnee Peterson earned her first American Conference weekly honor this week, being named Offensive Player of the Week. She is the second consecutive Owl to earn the honor.
• Since 2019, the Owls have recorded five Top 25 victories. Rice is looking for its first victory over a ranked opponent since sweeping No. 22 USC on Aug. 26, 2023.
• Head Coach Genny Volpe is in her 23rd season with the Owls and is the school's all-time
leader in total wins (439) and winning percentage (.658).
Rice vs. Louisville
• The Owls are 0-1 at home against the Cardinals.
• The previous meeting ended in a 1-3 loss.
• Assistant coach Erin Fairs played for Louisville her senior year (2015). She led the Cardinals with 245 kills on the season and 3.87 kills per set. In 2015 Louisville secured the ACC title.
Rice vs UNI
• The Owls are 0-1 when facing the Panthers at home.
• Rice will look to secure their first set against UNI in program history.
• The first match between the two programs was in 1985 where the Owls fell 3-0 at a neutral location.
• The first meeting between the programs was in 1990 when the Owl fell 3-2 at home.
Rice vs Creighton
• The Owls are 1-0 when hosting the Bluejays.
• Rice is looking for their first win against Creighton since 2022, the last time they faced at home.
• The first meeting between the programs ended in a 3-1 victory for the Owls.
Next Up
• Rice travels to Dallas next week for matches against SMU on Sept. 17 and TCU on Sept. 18.
Match 7
What: Rice (5-1) vs. No. 5 Louisville (6-1)
When: Friday, September 11 at 6 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Rice trails 0-5
Match 8
What: Rice (5-1) vs. UNI (3-3)
When: Sunday, September 12 at 4 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Series tied 2-2
Match 9
What: Rice (5-1) vs. No. 15 Creighton (4-2)
When: Sunday, September 13 at 2:30 p.m. CT
Where: Houston, TX
Stadium: Tudor Fieldhouse
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information: Rice trails 0-5
Notes
• Rice went 2-1 during its homestand, earning wins over Tarleton State (3-1) and McNeese (3-0) before falling to Illinois (3-0).
• The Owls opened the season with a five-match winning streak, their best start since 2019, when Rice opened the season 9-0.
• The Owls faced the three teams last season in the Bluejay classic. Rice went 0-3 in the tournament.
• Sophomore Sydnee Peterson earned her first American Conference weekly honor this week, being named Offensive Player of the Week. She is the second consecutive Owl to earn the honor.
• Since 2019, the Owls have recorded five Top 25 victories. Rice is looking for its first victory over a ranked opponent since sweeping No. 22 USC on Aug. 26, 2023.
• Head Coach Genny Volpe is in her 23rd season with the Owls and is the school's all-time
leader in total wins (439) and winning percentage (.658).
Rice vs. Louisville
• The Owls are 0-1 at home against the Cardinals.
• The previous meeting ended in a 1-3 loss.
• Assistant coach Erin Fairs played for Louisville her senior year (2015). She led the Cardinals with 245 kills on the season and 3.87 kills per set. In 2015 Louisville secured the ACC title.
Rice vs UNI
• The Owls are 0-1 when facing the Panthers at home.
• Rice will look to secure their first set against UNI in program history.
• The first match between the two programs was in 1985 where the Owls fell 3-0 at a neutral location.
• The first meeting between the programs was in 1990 when the Owl fell 3-2 at home.
Rice vs Creighton
• The Owls are 1-0 when hosting the Bluejays.
• Rice is looking for their first win against Creighton since 2022, the last time they faced at home.
• The first meeting between the programs ended in a 3-1 victory for the Owls.
Next Up
• Rice travels to Dallas next week for matches against SMU on Sept. 17 and TCU on Sept. 18.
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