Rice Owls Defense Stands Tall, But Tulane Green Wave Secures Victory

In a week 8 showdown at Yulman Stadium, the Rice Owls faced off against the Tulane Green Wave in a contest that saw both teams battling fiercely on the gridiron. The Rice Owls, holding a 2-5 record before this game, were looking to upset the Tulane Green Wave who came into the match with a stronger 5-2 record. Despite a valiant effort from Rice, Tulane managed to secure a 24-10 victory in front of an attendance of 22,897 fans.

Game Highlights

The game was characterized by intense defensive efforts from both sides. The Rice Owls' defense put up notable numbers with two sacks and forced one fumble throughout the game. Michael Daley stood out on defense for Rice with one sack contributing to his team's total sack yards and also forcing a fumble which highlighted their defensive resilience. Ty Morris also contributed significantly with another sack and leading tackles that showcased his all-around defensive capabilities.

On offense, E.J. Warner led as quarterback for Rice throwing for 271 yards and achieving one touchdown pass but was intercepted three times by an unyielding Tulane defense. Dean Connors provided some spark on the ground for Rice with 76 rushing yards but couldn't find his way into the end zone despite his efforts.

Special Teams Play

Special teams had their moments too; Tim Horn successfully converted a field goal attempt from 35 yards out contributing to Rice's points tally. Punters Alex Bacchetta and Conor Hunt combined forces yielding significant yardage that included pinning down Tulane inside their own 20-yard line twice.

Despite these individual performances and moments of brilliance, it wasn't enough to overcome Tulane's scoring drives especially in the fourth quarter where they pulled away with two touchdowns sealing their victory over Rice.

Looking ahead, the next challenge for the Rice Owls will be against UConn Huskies at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on October 26th at 3:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on CBS Sports Network available via satellite channel number 221 ensuring they don’t miss any action as their team looks to bounce back from this defeat.

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