The Rice women's basketball team celebrated success at the 2025-26 American Conference Postseason Awards with multiple honors. Victoria Flores was named Player of the Year, while teammates Shelby Hayes and Louann Battiston collected awards for Most Improved Player and Sixth Player of the Year, respectively. Hailey Adams earned the Ambassador Award, and Coach Lindsay Edmonds was unanimously chosen as Coach of the Year. The team showcased exceptional talent, with several players recognized on the All-Conference teams.

By the Numbers
  • Victoria Flores averaged 14.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in conference play.
  • Shelby Hayes improved her scoring average by 8 points per game, now at 12.8 points.
  • Hailey Adams led the team with 192 rebounds (10.7 per game) and 26 blocks (1.6 per game).
State of Play
  • Rice has a record of 27-4, including a program-record 22-game winning streak.
  • The team is preparing for the conference tournament with a strong finish to the regular season.
What's Next

As the team enters the conference tournament, Rice will look to leverage their recent successes to secure a favorable position and potentially clinch a championship.

Bottom Line

The accolades reflect not just individual talent, but the collective effort and coaching excellence that propelled Rice to a historic season. Success in the upcoming tournament could further solidify this remarkable achievement.