Head coach Genny Volpe (middle) and the Rice volleyball team celebrates its victory over Oklahoma Dec. 5 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Rice Athletics)
The Rice volleyball team recorded the first NCAA Tournament victory in program history by defeating the University of Oklahoma 25-18, 25-22, 25-19 Dec. 5 in College Station, Texas.
In the second round Dec. 6, Rice lost 26-28, 32-30, 25-20, 25-15 to host Texas A&M University, ending the Owls’ season at 27-4.
Rice’s Nicole Lennon recorded a match-high 16 kills in the victory over Oklahoma. The Owls were winless in four previous trips to the tournament.
For more, visit RiceOwls.com.
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