Cold reception, hot offense not enough to overcome Tulsa
· The only thing more frigid than the weather during the football team's game against with the University of Tulsa last weekend was the crowd. And considering that this game marked the return of Todd Graham, Rice's head coach last season who bolted for Tulsa after verbally agreeing to a contract extension with the Owls, the crowd's reaction was expected.
Early woes continue for men's basketball
· The men's basketball team has had a tough start to its season. After suffering two straight blowout losses, Rice (0-4) stayed within striking distance of its next two opponents -- Richmond University and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock -- before ultimately falling in close contests.
Women's cross finishes 16th at harsh NCAA meet
· Facing an injury to its top runner and a blistering pace that taxed every runner on the course, the women's cross country team still managed to place 16th at the NCAA Women's Cross Country Championship.