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Rice Owls Fall to Illinois in Opener | Rice Owls Basketball News
Rice volleyball suffered its first loss of the season, falling to Illinois 3-0 at the Rice Invitational — a dominant performance by the Big Ten squad that hit at nearly double Rice’s rate. Despite Sydnee Peterson’s seven kills and Jordan Hummel’s stellar 11 digs, the Owls couldn’t sustain offense or defense. Coach Genny Volpe praised Hummel’s leadership and hinted at promise from the middle hitters, calling the loss a crucial learning moment against a tough opponent. The Owls return soon for Rice Invitational II, facing Louisville, Creighton, and UNI — a chance to prove they’re ready to grow…
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