<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.riceowls.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Rice University Athletics</title><link>https://admin.riceowls.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Rice University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.riceowls.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Rice Women’s Basketball Part of Multi-Conference Scheduling Alliance</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/9/womens-basketball-rice-womens-basketball-part-of-multi-conference-scheduling-alliance</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/9/womens-basketball-rice-womens-basketball-part-of-multi-conference-scheduling-alliance</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Conference Alliance WBB" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/9/CONFERENCE_CHALLENGE_WEBSITE_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />The American Conference has announced a two-year scheduling partnership with the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10), Ivy League and the Missouri Valley Conference, with Rice women's basketball, along with South Florida, representing the conference.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/9/CONFERENCE_CHALLENGE_WEBSITE_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/9/CONFERENCE_CHALLENGE_WEBSITE_copy.jpg"><media:title>Conference Alliance WBB</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/9/CONFERENCE_CHALLENGE_WEBSITE_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43491</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nick Grant Promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/1/womens-basketball-nick-grant-promoted-to-womens-basketball-associate-head-coach</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/1/womens-basketball-nick-grant-promoted-to-womens-basketball-associate-head-coach</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Promotion - Nick Grant" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/1/NICK.png" /><br /><br />Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds has announced the promotion of Nick Grant to the Rice Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Grant has been an assistant coach since joining Edmonds' initial staff during the 2021-22 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/NICK.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/NICK.png"><media:title>Promotion - Nick Grant</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/NICK.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43490</s:story_id></item><item><title>It’s Time to Rep the Swoosh</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/1/general-its-time-to-rep-the-swoosh</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/1/general-its-time-to-rep-the-swoosh</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rep the Swoosh" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/1/Rep_the_Swoosh_16x9_copy.png" /><br /><br />Houston-Rice Athletics entered a bold new era for its brand on Wednesday, July 1, as Nike officially became the department's official outfitter and Game One the official equipment supplier for all the Owls' uniform, apparel, and footwear needs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/Rep_the_Swoosh_16x9_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/Rep_the_Swoosh_16x9_copy.png"><media:title>Rep the Swoosh</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/1/Rep_the_Swoosh_16x9_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2026 09:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43489</s:story_id></item><item><title>Owls Announce Eight Newcomers for the 2026-27 Season</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/swimming-diving-owls-announce-eight-newcomers-for-the-2026-27-season</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/swimming-diving-owls-announce-eight-newcomers-for-the-2026-27-season</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Seth Huston" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/8/DSC09306.jpg" /><br /><br />Rice Swim and Dive head coach Seth Huston announced the signing of eight student-athletes to the 2026-27 class.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/DSC09306.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/DSC09306.jpg"><media:title>Seth Huston</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/8/DSC09306.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43488</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lanier Announces Coaching Changes</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-basketball-lanier-announces-coaching-changes</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-basketball-lanier-announces-coaching-changes</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB Coaching Changes" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/14/MBB_PROMOTIONS_WIDE.jpg" /><br /><br />Rice Men's Basketball Rob Lanier has announced coaching staff changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season, Thursday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/MBB_PROMOTIONS_WIDE.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/MBB_PROMOTIONS_WIDE.jpg"><media:title>MBB Coaching Changes</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/MBB_PROMOTIONS_WIDE.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43437</s:story_id></item><item><title>Samson Larson Named Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/womens-tennis-samson-larson-named-womens-tennis-associate-head-coach</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/29/womens-tennis-samson-larson-named-womens-tennis-associate-head-coach</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt=" " src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/29/20260629_WTEN_New_Hire_Samson_Larson_Wide.jpg" /><br /><br />Rice head women's tennis coach Elizabeth Schmidt has announced the addition of Samson Larson as associate head coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/20260629_WTEN_New_Hire_Samson_Larson_Wide.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/20260629_WTEN_New_Hire_Samson_Larson_Wide.jpg"><media:title> </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/20260629_WTEN_New_Hire_Samson_Larson_Wide.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43487</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Golf Signs Transfer Nolan Kuszyk for 2026-27</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-golf-mens-golf-signs-transfer-nolan-kuszyk-for-2026-27</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-golf-mens-golf-signs-transfer-nolan-kuszyk-for-2026-27</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Justin Emil" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/26/2026NCAARound2Rice_0033.jpg" /><br /><br />Rice men's golf coach Justin Emil has announced the signing of transfer Nolan Kuszyk (La Ca&ntilde;ada Flintridge, Calif./Cal Poly) to a grant-in-aid for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/26/2026NCAARound2Rice_0033.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/26/2026NCAARound2Rice_0033.jpg"><media:title>Justin Emil</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/26/2026NCAARound2Rice_0033.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:52:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43486</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jackson Named to DCTFB All-Texas Preseason Team</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/25/football-jackson-named-to-dctfb-all-texas-preseason-team</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/25/football-jackson-named-to-dctfb-all-texas-preseason-team</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Quinton Jackson All Texas Preseason Team " src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/25/DAVE_CAMPBELL_ALL-TEXAS_WEBSITE.png" /><br /><br />Named to the second team]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/DAVE_CAMPBELL_ALL-TEXAS_WEBSITE.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/DAVE_CAMPBELL_ALL-TEXAS_WEBSITE.png"><media:title>Quinton Jackson All Texas Preseason Team </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/DAVE_CAMPBELL_ALL-TEXAS_WEBSITE.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>43485</s:story_id></item><item><title>Rice Athletics Launches "Rep The R" Campaign</title><link>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/17/general-rice-athletics-launches-rep-the-r-campaign</link><guid>https://riceowls.com/news/2026/6/17/general-rice-athletics-launches-rep-the-r-campaign</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rep The R" src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/17/Rep_The_R_.jpeg" /><br /><br />Rice Athletics announced on Wednesday the launch of &quot;Rep The R&quot;, a comprehensive year-long branding and community engagement campaign featuring the iconic Old English R designed to strengthen Rice Athletics' identity while celebrating the pride and tradition that unite the Rice community.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/17/Rep_The_R_.jpeg" /><media:content 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src="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/25/WT_Web.png" /><br /><br />Rice women's track and field athletes Julia Johannesdottir, Barbora Malikova, Savannah Simms, Alice Taylor, Josie Taylor and Mckyla Van der Westhuizen have been named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/WT_Web.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/WT_Web.png"><media:title>WT-F CSC 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.riceowls.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/25/WT_Web.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:01:00 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