Diego Palos Rodriguez

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.

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.

‘Against the Grain’ puts Rice Athletics back on the radio waves

In the midst of ktru’s music rotation of indie rock, jazz, Brazilian funk and more, there is an 8 a.m. Saturday slot completely dedicated to talking about sports at Rice, in Houston and around the world. 

WBB fall to USF in the AAC Championship Final

Despite making it to the AAC Championship final for the second year in a row, the Rice women’s basketball team was unable to capture their second-straight title, losing to the University of South Florida 69-62. This was also the second year in a row that the Owls started the tournament in the second round, being ranked tenth and ninth in the conference, respectively.

WBB fall to USF in the AAC Championship Final

Despite making it to the AAC Championship final for the second year in a row, the Rice women’s basketball team was unable to capture their second-straight title, losing to the University of South Florida 69-62. This was also the second year in a row that the Owls started the tournament in the second round, being ranked tenth and ninth in the conference, respectively.

Mo’ money, ‘Moh’ Bility: AT&T’s newest NIL athlete

Boasting one of the most unique names in college football, Mohammed “Moh” Bility, a redshirt junior cornerback, has been featured on sports programs such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN College Gameday, Golf Digest, Barstool Sports and more. 

Meet football’s 2025 early enrollees

This spring semester, Rice football welcomed a number of new players to the program. Seven of them are early enrollees, graduating from their respective high schools a semester early and matriculating at Rice before any of the other Class of 2025 recruits. 

Sports Mini #9 Solution

Sports Mini #9

Football players enter the transfer portal