Former Georgia Tech catcher Jason Varitek played in the Little League World Series with Altamonte Springs FL in 1984 and in the College World Series with the Yellow Jackets in 1994 and won the Major League World Series with Boston in 2004 and 2007. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Today, the Rice W Basketball team is playing at No. 17 Georgia Tech.  This evening, President DesRoches, who came from Georgia Tech to Rice, is hosting a reception in Atlanta.

Transfer Portal:
Per 247Sports, Tyson Flowers entered the transfer portal on December 12.  Also, Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman and Lane Jeffcoat entered the transfer portal on Monday.  Finally, Plae Wyatt withdrew from the transfer portal yesterday.  Click here for the list.

Digital Health Institute:
Methodist, Rice partner to improve use of AI in health care (Houston Chronicle)

Early Decision:

Rice Volleyball:
Four Owls Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors (Rice Owls)

Rice W Basketball:
Owls Conclude Non-Conference at No. 17 Georgia Tech (Rice Owls)

Rice Football:
Rice to promote Jon Kay to Defensive Coordinator (The Roost)

Owls in NFL:
Week 15 Roundup (The Roost)

Trivia Question:
Name the former Georgia Tech baseball player who has played in the Little League World Series, the College World Series and the Major League World Series.  Email your answer here.

State of the University:
Address showcases Rice's success, growth (Rice News)

Glasscock School:

Rice M Basketball:
Amos' Late Layup Gives Rice Win over Alcorn State (Rice Owls)
Rice survives vs Alcorn State (The Roost)

Rice W Basketball:

Rice Football:
Defensive Newcomer: Charlie Looes (The Roost)

CSCAA Open Water Championship:
Recap (Rice Owls)

Rice M Basketball:
Owls Open Homestand against Alcorn State (Rice Owls)