It’s been a mixed bag for Rice Basketball in their second season under head coach Rob Lanier. Here’s where the Owls stand as American Conference play begins.
Heading into late December, Rice basketball has completed non-conference play with a 6-7 record, with two wins over non-NCAA teams and some narrow misses against a handful of quality clubs away from home. The Owls have had their moments, but consistency remains a focal point as the calendar turns to January.
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Can they take the next step? That’s the crucial question facing this squad as they wrap up non-conference play. Here’s where the Owls stand at (roughly) the halfway point, a few important milestones and notes from the journey and a recalibration of expectations for the rest of the way.
