Rice Routs Dallas Christian 100-55 in Opener
Rice opened its season with a 100-55 win over Dallas Christian, leading 47-14 at halftime.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Rice defeated Dallas Christian 100-55 in a season opener on November 2. Jacob Dar led Rice with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Jimmy Oladokun Jr. added 15 points.
Why it matters
The lopsided opening result signals Rice's early depth and scoring balance heading into its home schedule in Houston. Rice hosts East Texas A&M on Thursday.
Jimmy Oladokun Jr. shot 7 of 7 from the floor and recorded seven rebounds, three steals and three blocks, while Tristan Vukotic hit 3 of 7 from three-point range for 13 points. Dion Grisnold led Dallas Christian with 12 points, and the extraction does not report team-wide shooting percentages.
The players
Jacob Dar
Rice forward who led the team with 20 points and eight rebounds in the season opener.
Jimmy Oladokun Jr.
Rice guard who scored 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting and added seven rebounds, three steals and three blocks.
The details
Rice took the lead for good with 19:39 remaining in the first half and never relinquished it. The Owls built a 47-14 halftime advantage before pulling away further in the second half.
Timeline
November 2: Rice defeats Dallas Christian 100-55 in the season opener.
Thursday: Rice hosts East Texas A&M.
Tuesday: Dallas Christian visits Texas A&M-CC.
Season Trajectory
The 100-55 opening win gives Rice an early statement result in its season schedule. The margin reflects a team building scoring balance before its home stretch against East Texas A&M.
Rice's early scoring balance, with multiple players in double figures, gives fantasy and roster watchers an early read on its rotation. The Thursday home game against East Texas A&M is the next data point on whether that depth holds.
The takeaway
Early-season blowouts can reveal depth quickly, and Rice's balanced scoring in its opener is worth tracking over the next few games. Readers following Houston-area college basketball should watch the Thursday matchup.
What happens next
Rice hosts East Texas A&M on Thursday, and Dallas Christian visits Texas A&M-CC on Tuesday.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS Sports.
