Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers

Preview · updated September 13, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Rice Owls

Owls

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— home · — away

5th in col

Head coach Genny Volpe

UAB Blazers

Blazers

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— home · — away

5th in col

Head coach Betsy Freeburg

Storylines

Momentum — RICE took the last meeting by 3 and can build on it.
Series edge — RICE owns the recent series 3-0.

Stakes5th in col

Players to watch

RICE

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UAB

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)RICE leads series 3-0 (since 2018-19)

Last meetingOct 4, 2025: UAB 0 — RICE 3 (W: RICE)

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