Popov Named American Honorable Mention

HOUSTON – Rice soccer freshman Sloane Popov received American Conference Honorable Mention recognition, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Popov scored the game-tying goal in the 82^nd minute against the reigning national champion No. 15 Florida State in a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee.

She also netted her first career goal in a short-handed effort on the road at No. 17 Texas State.

Rice returns home to face UL-Monroe Thursday night at Holloway Field.

American Conference Weekly Honors (Sept. 7, 2026)
Offensive Player of the Week - Hailey Santiago, Jr., F, Florida Atlantic

Defensive Player of the Week - Molly Shepherd, So., D, Tulsa

Midfielder of the Week - Lola Hathorne, Florida Atlantic

Goalkeeper of the Week - Harlee Head, 5th, Charlotte

Freshman of the Week - Lola Hathorne, M, Florida Atlantic

Honorable Mention
Annabelle Walker, Sr., F, Charlotte
Olivia Dietrich, Sr., GK, East Carolina
Sloane Popov, Fr., F, Rice
Maddy Nigey, Jr., GK, Tulsa
Brooklyn Bailey, So., F, UTSA

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Recent Results

Players Mentioned

Sloane Popov

Upcoming Events

Recent Results

Rice University Athletics