JC Davis Leads Rice Owls to Record‑Breaking 2026 Season
Rice University’s baseball team capped a remarkable 2026 campaign, driven by standout performances from JC Davis, Paul Smith, Tanner Wiggins and Ethan Sanders
Jun 19, 2026
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A guide to turning football jerseys into everyday style statements, featuring insights from top stylists and designers.
Jun 19, 2026
JC Davis Leads Rice Owls to Record Season, Earns 2026 Dell Morgan Award
JC Davis was named the 2026 Dell Morgan Award winner as the Owls' MVP, while Paul Smith, Tanner Wiggins and Ethan Sanders collected major conference honors that underscored Rice University's most successful season in a decade.
Jun 18, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame Ballot for 2027 Sparks Debate Among Analysts
The National Football Foundation has released its 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, featuring more than two hundred players and coaches. Sports Illustrated writers and other analysts debate the merits of candidates such as Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III, Kellen Moore and numerous non‑FBS standouts.
Jun 5, 2026
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
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
Rice Owls Fall Short Against East Carolina in Championship Game
The Rice Owls dropped a 4-3 decision to East Carolina on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, a loss that puts their championship hopes on the line.
May 22, 2026
Rice Owls dominate Tulane in 10-6 victory
The Owls erupted early, built a comfortable lead, and held off a late Tulane rally to improve to 33-22 and lock a top-three seed in next week’s American Conference Baseball Championship.
May 16, 2026
Tulane Baseball Falls to Rice, Ending Championship Hopes
Tulane’s season ends after a 10‑6 defeat to Rice, dropping the Green Wave to 7‑21 on the road and sealing their exit from the 2026 conference tournament.
May 16, 2026
Rice’s 12-0 Shutout Over Tulane Highlights Dominance at Reckling Park
On May 14, 2026, Rice routed Tulane 12‑0 at Reckling Park, with Paul Smith’s home run and Tanner Wiggins’s pitching leading a 18‑hit, error‑free performance.
May 15, 2026
Tulane Baseball Suffers 12‑0 Shutout at Rice as Pitching Struggles Mount
Tulane’s 12‑0 loss at Rice highlights pitching woes and a stagnant offense, pushing the Green Wave’s record to 4‑20 in early‑inning games.
May 15, 2026
Tulane and Rice Lock Horns in Final Regular‑Season Showdown
With the regular season winding down, Tulane's baseball squad faces Rice in a high‑stakes series that could shape both teams' postseason hopes.
May 13, 2026