Rice baseball secured a series sweep against Charlotte with a 3-2 victory, highlighted by JC Davis' pivotal fifth-inning RBI single. The win marks Rice's first conference sweep since 2024, improving their season record to 23-14, the best since 2016. The Owls capitalized early with a two-run single from Paul Smith, while their pitching unit restricted Charlotte to just four hits throughout the game. Ryland Urbanczyk earned the win with a career-long seven innings, and Ty Thames notched his fourth save of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Rice is now 8-0 in one-run games this season.
  • JC Davis recorded his 15th multi-hit game, going 2-for-4.
State of Play
  • Rice improved to 11-8 in away games this season.
  • They have not achieved a conference sweep since 2024.
What's Next

Rice is set to host Sam Houston on Wednesday, April 15, aiming to build on their recent momentum in conference play.

Bottom Line

The Owls鈥� strong performance against Charlotte not only showcases their resilience in tight games but also signals a significant improvement in their season, setting a hopeful tone as they move forward.