Guest Trivia Answer:
First, thanks to Ben Mayberry for the guest trivia question!
CB Sean Fresch had 1 reception for a 40-yard gain for the Owls against UTSA on Saturday night. Read more. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)
Guest Trivia Question:
Who played both offense and defense for the Owls against UTSA on Saturday night? Email your answer here.
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Former Owl basketball player Lynn Elsenhans ’78 is a member of the Board of Directors of Saudi Aramco. Thanks to a $5 million commitment in May from Lynn and her husband John, Rice will add Women’s Golf in 2026-27. And she will receive a 2024 Distinguished Owl Club Award at the 20th “An Evening For Rice’s Honour” on Tuesday, October 15 at River Oaks Country Club. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Larry Nettles!)
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Name the former Owl basketball player who is a member of the Board of Directors of Saudi Aramco Oil Company aka Saudi Aramco. Email your answer here.
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On October 3, Leah Chancey set the Rice soccer school record for goal-scoring streak at 8 consecutive matches. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst!)
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Name the Owl who holds the Rice soccer school record for goal-scoring streak. Email your answer here.
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The late Jim Castañeda, who played in the Baltimore farm system, was head golf coach at Rice from 1983-98. (Thanks, Elizabeth Gillis, David Ownby and Mike Ross!)
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Name the former minor league baseball player who became head golf coach at Rice. Email your answer here.
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David Gibbs ’71 played basketball for the men’s freshman team at Rice and will receive a 2024 Distinguished Owl Club Award at the 20th “An Evening For Rice’s Honour” on Tuesday, October 15 at River Oaks Country Club.
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Who played basketball for the men’s freshman team at Rice and will receive a 2024 Distinguished Owl Club Award later this month? Email your answer here.