Rice University’s Student Newspaper — Since 1916

Friday, April 25, 2025 — Houston, TX

Photo: King Kemba holds court

4/7/11 7:00pm

The University of Connecticut basketball team celebrates with the national championship trophy after its 53-41 defeat of Butler University on Monday night at Reliant Stadium in front of the largest crowd in NCAA history, 70, 376.





More from The Rice Thresher

SPORTS 4/22/25 11:26pm
Rice sports: a thank you letter

Towards the end of my freshman year, someone pointed out that the Thresher paid $12 per article. As a broke college student, my mind immediately went to the essentially “free” Whataburger meals I’d be able to buy from writing about soccer games that I was going to watch anyway. While I have enjoyed some good burgers over the last three years, I also stumbled across one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had in my life.


Comments

Please note All comments are eligible for publication by The Rice Thresher.