Rice University Athletics
Thursday, September 3
San Marcos, TX
7:30 p.m.
Rice University
at
No. 17 Texas State
Owls Travel for Pair of Ranked Road Games
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Rice Owls (1-2-2, 0-0 American) at No. 17 Texas State Bobcats (5-0-1, 0-0-0 PAC 12)
Match 6 • Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. CT
San Marcos, Texas • Bobcat Soccer Complex
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Ranked Road Tests
The Owls head out to San Marcos, Texas, Thursday night for a battle against No. 17 Texas State. Rice continues the tough stretch of games on Sunday against the reigning national champion, No. 15 Florida State.
Last Time Out
Rice put up a valiant effort against the third-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores but fell short 3-1 Thursday night at Holloway Field. Valentina Labuschagne scored her second career goal, with Neerali Kapadia and Mia Brumlow recording assists.
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. Texas State
This is the 13th meeting between the two, with Rice holding a 7-3-2 series lead. The Owls won the most recent matchup during the 2024 season 2-1 at Holloway Field.
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 15-4-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 146-61-25 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 6 • Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. CT
San Marcos, Texas • Bobcat Soccer Complex
Video Stream: Click Here (YouTube)
Live Stats: Click Here
Buy Tickets: Click Here
Instagram/X Updates: @RiceSoccer
Ranked Road Tests
The Owls head out to San Marcos, Texas, Thursday night for a battle against No. 17 Texas State. Rice continues the tough stretch of games on Sunday against the reigning national champion, No. 15 Florida State.
Last Time Out
Rice put up a valiant effort against the third-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores but fell short 3-1 Thursday night at Holloway Field. Valentina Labuschagne scored her second career goal, with Neerali Kapadia and Mia Brumlow recording assists.
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. Texas State
This is the 13th meeting between the two, with Rice holding a 7-3-2 series lead. The Owls won the most recent matchup during the 2024 season 2-1 at Holloway Field.
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 15-4-4 at home over the last three seasons. Rice has a 146-61-25 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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