The Roost can independently confirm reports that current Rice Athletics AD Tommy McClelland is expected to be named the next AD at Purdue. Initial reports from ESPN’s Pete Thamel that Rice Athletic Director Tommy McClelland had emerged as the target for the Purdue Athletic Director job broke Monday evening, August 3. By midmorning Tuesday, Thamel … Read more
2025 was filled with highs and lows for Rice Athletics. The Roost picked out 10 moments that stood out the most along the way. 10. Rice Football defeats Louisiana in Scott Abell’s debut On the road as double-digit underdogs against a team that played for a conference championship the season prior, Abell’s track record of … Read more
Officially NCAA Tournament bound, Rice women’s volleyball heard their name called in the NCAA Volleyball selection show on Sunday night. Rice Volleyball (21-9) continues its impressive season with a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Owls earned a No. 7 Seed on Selection Sunday. They will head to Dallas, Texas to play Florida on Friday, … Read more