Hamlet scores 30 to lift North Texas past Rice 79-74 — Javion Hamlet had a career-high 30 points as North Texas narrowly defeated Rice 79-74 on Friday. Rice swept Southern Miss at home last weekend. The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University.The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA.They previously participated in the Southwest Conference (1914–1996) and the Western Athletic Conference (1996–2005). Story Links HOUSTON — Rice men's basketball coach Scott Pera announced Tuesday morning the signing of graduate transfer Terrance McBride to a grant-in-aid for the 2021-22 school year. Get Rice Owls men's hoops news from The HRR by Email POSTED: March 29, 2020 -- 12:44 p.m. CT Two Rice Owls entered the NCAA Transfer Portal the last two days: sophomore guard Trey Murphy III , 6'8", 200, entered the portal Saturday; and, small forward Josh Parrish , 6'4", 215, grad transfer, entered the Transfer Portal Friday, March 27. Get the latest news and information for the Rice Owls. Hilltopper head coach Rick Stansbury is 4-0 in his career against the Owls. The Owls play their home games in Tudor Fieldhouse, which they have … The 2020–21 Rice Owls men's basketball team represents the Rice University during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The team is led by fourth-year head coach Scott Pera, and plays their home games at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas as a member of Conference USA. 1/29/2021 AP Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB teams on CBSSports.com. The Owls represent the Rice University in the NCAA's Conference USA. 2020 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. The Rice Owls men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Rice Owls men's basketball program in various categories, including points, assists, blocks, rebounds, and steals.Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. "I am excited to announce that Cornell graduate transfer … The Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University.The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA.They previously participated in the Southwest Conference (1914–1996) and the Western Athletic Conference (1996–2005).. The Owls ranked 12th in the FBS in scoring defense, allowing a hair under 19 points per game. WKU is 5-2 all-time against Rice, including a 2-1 record in Bowling Green. Get the latest Rice Owls Basketball news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report Rice’s defense has been one of the premier units in the C-USA the past two seasons. Welcome to the Facebook page of Rice Basketball. GAMES 18 AND 19 Rice (12-8, 6-6 C-USA) at WKU (13-4, 6-2 C-USA) February 12, 2021 | 7 p.m. CT February 13, 2021 | 5 p.m. CT 46 talking about this. Visit ESPN to view the Rice Owls team stats for the 2020-21 season.