Rice Owls defeated UTSA with a 9-3 victory, clinching the series as J.D. McCracken contained UTSA's strong lineup by allowing only six hits, securing a crucial win at Reckling Park.

By the Numbers
  • Rice scored five runs in the first inning.
  • McCracken limited UTSA to a .214 batting average.
  • Rice has won eight of its last nine overall games and seven of its last eight in the AAC.
State of Play
  • Rice has scored 11 of its 18 runs in the series with two outs.
  • The Owls have turned four double plays in the game and seven in the first two games.
  • The bottom third of the Owls' order has hit a combined .317 over the last five games.
What's Next

The series concludes on Sunday with the Owls playing their next five games on the road before returning home for a series of home games starting on May 8.

Bottom Line

Rice Owls' dominant performance against UTSA showcases their strong pitching and batting, positioning them well for future games with a series of away games followed by a favorable home schedule.