Rice University’s basketball teams, the Owls, have recently concluded their 2024–2025 seasons with notable performances.
Women’s Basketball:
The Rice Owls women’s basketball team finished the season with a 14–14 overall record and a 7–9 mark in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). In the AAC tournament, they advanced to the championship game but narrowly lost to South Florida with a final score of 69–62, missing out on an NCAA tournament bid.
Men’s Basketball:
Specific details about the men’s basketball team’s performance for the 2024–2025 season are not provided in the available sources. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on both men’s and women’s basketball, you can visit Rice University’s official athletics website.
Recent Highlights:
- In the AAC tournament’s opening game, the Rice women’s team achieved a significant upset by defeating the No. 1 seed, UTSA, with a 62–58 victory.
- The women’s team also secured a spot in the AAC final by overcoming Temple with a 67–49 win, showcasing strong defense and team cohesion.
These achievements underscore the competitive spirit and talent present in Rice University’s basketball programs.