The Rice Owls prepare to take on the Tulane Green Wave this Saturday in New Orleans for their seventh game of the season. Rice holds a narrow lead in the historic series against Tulane, with a record of 20-15-1. This match marks the first time the Owls have played at Yulman Stadium since it opened, continuing a rivalry that dates back to 1916.

By the numbers

• Rice’s overall series record vs. Tulane: 20-15-1.
• Rice’s record in New Orleans: 7-9-1.

State of affairs

• Rice currently has a record of 2-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
• Tulane comes into the game with a 4-2 record and is undefeated in conference play at 2-0.

What’s next

After the game with Tulane, the Owls will travel to Connecticut for their next game on October 26, an important outing as it will be their first time facing UConn.

In short

The upcoming matchup against Tulane is crucial for Rice to turn around the season and could be key in boosting their confidence for the upcoming games.