The Rice Owls, ranked No. 49 and the top seed, were defeated 4-1 by the No. 6 seed Tulsa in the American Conference Championship. This loss concluded Rice's season with a 15-8 record and ended their hopes of repeating as conference champions. Tulsa secured the decisive doubles point, marking Rice's first loss in doubles since March 2. Rice managed to win one singles match but ultimately fell short as Tulsa clinched the title with three consecutive singles victories. The Owls now await the NCAA Tournament's potential at-large bid.

By the Numbers
  • Rice finished the season with a 15-8 record.
  • This was Rice's first doubles loss since March 2 against Baylor.
State of Play
  • Tulsa secured the doubles point, winning two out of three matches.
  • Rice managed only one singles victory, achieved by Kabeer Kapasi.
What's Next

Rice hopes to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, which could provide them another opportunity to compete at a national level.

Bottom Line

Despite their strong season, the Owls end their campaign with missed chances in crucial matches, leaving their NCAA Tournament hopes uncertain but still alive.