The Rice Owls opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Navy, snapping the opponent’s unbeaten start and evening their own record at 1-1.
Eileen Albers broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, finishing a pass from Valentina Labuschagne before Camille Quarterman doubled the lead in the 72nd minute, set up by goalkeeper Kirsten Ruf.
Lauren Pickup sealed the win with a strike in the 81st minute, marking her second consecutive game with a goal and adding to her career tally.
Assists and Milestones
The match also saw first‑career assists from Labuschagne, Kapadia and Ruf, while Albers reached 19 career goals and Quarterman hit her fifth.
Ruf’s four saves preserved a clean sheet, earning her the fifth shutout of her career and the first of the season.
Overall, Rice outshot Navy 18‑12, with 11 attempts on target compared to four, underscoring their attacking dominance.
The Owls will next travel to Houston on Thursday night to face HCU, looking to build on the early momentum.