Rice men's basketball opens season with 100-55 win; ex-player Adam Robinson killed in Florida jet crash
The gist
Rice men's basketball beat Dallas Christian 100-55 in its 2026-27 season opener at Tudor Fieldhouse.
The week also brought ex-Rice player Adam Robinson's death in a Florida jet crash.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Rice men's basketball announced it would open the 2026-27 season against Dallas Christian on Nov 2 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
- Nov 2, 2026Rice opened the season with a 100-55 victory over Dallas Christian at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, its ninth straight home opener win and 79-31 all-time in home openers.
- Nov 2, 2026Fourteen players saw action, 11 played at least 10 minutes and 11 scored; Rice had five players in double figures and scored 100 points for the 38th time in school history.
Key terms
- varsity letters
- An award earned in the United States for excellence in school sports, given to qualified varsity team members.
Source: Wikipedia