Owls Down Richmond in Overtime to Close Opening Statement

11/8/2026 5:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball

RICHMOND – The Rice women's basketball team shut out Richmond in overtime to upend the Spiders 73-60 Sunday afternoon at the Opening Statement in Richmond, Va. The Owls move to 3-0 on the season while the Spiders fall to 1-2.

The Opening Statement is a scheduling alliance featuring the top two teams in the American, Atlantic 10, Ivy and Missouri Valley conferences.

Louann Battiston added another 20-point performance to lead Rice, finishing with 20 points on a perfect 4-of-4 three-point shooting night, while adding four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Hailey Adams added 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block, while Lilly…