Houston Christian Huskies at Rice Owls

Houston; Monday, 9:25 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Rice starts the season at home against Houston Christian.

Rice finished 29-6 overall with a 15-1 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Owls averaged 7.4 steals, 3.5 blocks and 12.9 turnovers per game last season.

Houston Christian finished 6-16 in Southland games and 3-13 on the road last season. The Huskies averaged 12.0 assists per game on 21.4 made field goals last season.