Rice Owls’ Late Surge Falls Just Short in Heart‑Stopping Finale
Rice Owls rally from a 5‑1 hole to briefly lead, only to fall to UAB in a 9‑6 thriller that caps a historic 18‑game turnaround.
May 23, 2026
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UAB Completes Ninth-Inning Comeback to Top Rice in American Baseball Championship
UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.
May 23, 2026