RICE RICE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Lindsay Edmonds has built a powerhouse at Houston's premier research institution, where Rice's 23-3 record this season ranks among the nation's elite. The Owls completed an undefeated 12-0 conference slate in American Athletic Conference play, reflecting dominant execution on both ends of the court with a 70.8 points-per-game average against opponents holding just 59.1 PPG. Their home record of 14-1 at Tudor Fieldhouse demonstrates how commanding Rice performs in front of its home crowd, while the 9-2 road mark shows genuine versatility in hostile environments.

Rice operates with a lean roster of 15 players, each contributing to a program that averages scoring in the low 70s—a testament to Edmonds' system and efficient ball movement. Founded in 1912 across an 8,880-student enrollment, Rice competes as a Division I-FBS program that prioritizes academic rigor alongside athletic excellence. The conference-only perfection during the regular season positioned the Owls as a legitimate postseason contender, with their defensive discipline particularly striking given the 11.7-point average margin over opponents.

KEY FACTS

SchoolRice University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationRice, Texas
VenueTudor Fieldhouse
Head CoachLindsay Edmonds

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
22Hailey AdamsG
24Aniah AlexisG
7Louann BattistonG
10Jordin BlackmonG
23Kennedy CliftonG
12Layla ConleyG
11Dominique EnnisG
55Victoria FloresG
5Mylee GuinnG
44Shelby HayesC
21Myah HazeltonC
34Hanna HilberthC
4Pace RickardG
14Skyla TuthillG
3Jill TwiehausG

SEASON RECORD

29-6

Overall

17-3

Home

12-3

Away

16-2

Conference

69.5 PPG / 59.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 8South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 65-79
Nov 12Houston CougarsW 70-56
Nov 15Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersW 66-59
Nov 20Princeton TigersL 56-69
Nov 23Incarnate Word CardinalsW 70-62
Nov 26Illinois State RedbirdsW 75-72
Nov 27Morgan State Lady BearsW 75-44
Nov 28UCF KnightsL 56-57
Dec 3Sam Houston BearkatsW 66-50
Dec 6UNLV Lady RebelsW 75-50
Dec 12UT Arlington MavericksW 75-54
Dec 17Grambling Lady TigersW 71-47
Dec 20Houston Christian HuskiesW 62-42
Dec 31South Florida BullsW 70-68
Jan 3Florida Atlantic OwlsW 83-75
Jan 8Charlotte 49ersW 84-59
Jan 15UAB BlazersW 76-56
Jan 17North Texas Mean GreenW 58-54
Jan 21Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 78-66
Jan 24Tulane Green WaveW 70-60
Jan 29Temple OwlsW 65-56
Jan 31UTSA RoadrunnersW 65-55
Feb 7Memphis TigersW 82-65
Feb 11North Texas Mean GreenW 70-68
Feb 14Wichita State ShockersW 80-42
Feb 18South Florida BullsW 79-72
Feb 21East Carolina PiratesW 60-58
Feb 26Temple OwlsW 77-66
Feb 28Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 105-65
Mar 3Charlotte 49ersW 63-56
Mar 7UTSA RoadrunnersL 52-61
Mar 13North Texas Mean GreenW 71-67
Mar 15UTSA RoadrunnersL 40-54
Mar 20Louisiana Tech Lady TechstersW 66-61
Mar 22Kansas JayhawksL 55-62

OTHER SPORTS AT RICE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Rice Women's Basketball compete in?
Rice Rice Women's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Rice play women's basketball home games?
Rice Women's Basketball plays home games at Tudor Fieldhouse in Rice, TX.
Who is the head coach of Rice Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Rice Rice Women's Basketball is Lindsay Edmonds.
When was Rice Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Rice Women's Basketball is not currently available.