The Rice men's tennis team edged out Tulane 4-3, marking their fifth consecutive victory. With the win, the No. 60 Owls improved their season record to 9-6 and secured their 12th doubles point of the year. The match featured strong performances in both doubles and singles, with Gabriel Porras clinching the overall victory for Rice despite later losses by teammates Kuzmenok and Czaplinski.

By the Numbers
  • Rice's season record is now 9-6.
  • The Owls have a five-match winning streak.
  • Gabriel Porras clinched the match for Rice with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 win.
  • Petro Kuzmenok and Santiago Navarro improved to 15-7 on the year in doubles.
State of Play
  • The Owls started strong, clinching the doubles point early.
  • Rice led 3-0 after singles matches before Tulane started to rally.
  • Porras' win sealed the match despite some close finishes afterwards.
What's Next

Rice will compete next weekend in Charlotte, facing Charlotte on Friday and UTSA on Saturday, aiming to extend their winning streak further.

Bottom Line

The Owls' victory over Tulane highlights their ongoing momentum and strength in doubles play. Sustaining this winning streak will be essential as they approach upcoming matches in Charlotte.