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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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
Rice edges past Wichita State in a thriller to set up East Carolina showdown
Rice survived a late surge from Wichita State to win 5‑4, with Webb’s clutch home run and three RBIs sealing the comeback.
May 21, 2026
Shockers Fall Short as Rice Completes Ninth-Inning Rally
Wichita State held a 4-2 lead late in the game before Rice erupted for two runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped by a throwing error that allowed Jacob Devenny to score the winning run.
May 21, 2026
Jason Wachs Secures All-Conference First Team Honors
Sophomore outfielder Jason Wachs was selected to the American Conference’s 2026 First Team All-Conference after leading the Green Wave in multiple offensive categories and starting every game this season.
May 19, 2026
UTSA Stars Shine at 2026 American Conference Baseball Honors
UTSA's Drew Detlefsen and Conor Myles lead the American Conference's 2026 baseball awards, with additional honors going to Jayson Jones, Tanner Wiggins, Jevin Relaford, and Casey Dunn.
May 19, 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 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