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Jacob Dar blossomed into a D1 player with Rice Basketball. Now, after a “gap year”, he’s back on South Main, seeking to elevate both himself and the Owls, again. The era of the Transfer Portal has profoundly shifted how rosters are assembled in college athletics. No longer is there a singular pipeline from the prep … Read more
Head coach David Pierce ushered in a long-awaited turnaround season for Rice Baseball in 2026, but in his own estimation, the Owls are just getting started. Three months ago, Rice baseball head coach David Pierce stood in front of a crowded room of supporters and made a declaration. “I have no clue how many games … Read more
Rice Women’s Basketball has turned in 18 consecutive victories, running through American Conference play with a tenacious joy that can’t be stopped. On the last day Rice women’s basketball tasted defeat, fans across Houston were cutting into their Thanksgiving turkeys. On that afternoon, the Owls dropped a one-point game to Central Florida in Puerto Rico. … Read more