Box Score HOUSTON – The HCU women's basketball team opened the 2026 campaign against cross-town rival Rice University in Tudor Fieldhouse.
HCU started the game on a good note, with a forced turnover by Jordan Jackson that led to newcomer Nikki Stanic scoring the first points of the game from a layup. After the Huskies scored the first points of the game, Rice went on a ten-point scoring run, asserting themselves in the game. As the game went on, even as the Huskies attempted to begin scoring points to battle back, Rice answered with scoring runs. To end the game, HCU managed a 6-1 scoring run that included four points from sophomore
Dasia Hyams, with the final score 72-34.
In a tough matchup, Jordan Jackson led the Huskies with 7 points and 5 rebounds.
The Owls finished 41.4 percent from three, and were led by Victori Flores, who added 19 points in the game.
The Huskies will play their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 am as they host LeTourneau in hopes of getting their first win of the season.
