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Rice 0, Oregon State 2

For the second game in a row the Rice Owls could not provide any runs to support their pitching staff as they lost to Oregon State 2-0. Eddie Degerman and Bryce Cox both had good outing’s, only surrendering two runs but those two runs were enough for Oregon State. The Beavers pitching surrendered only three hits in the game.

Congratulations to the Rice Owl’s!! Rice had an impressive year going 57-13 including capturing the CUSA regular season and tournament championship’s.

Rice 0, Oregon State 5

Rice could not get the bats working last night as they dropped their first game of the College World series 5-0. Oregon State scored all five of their runs within the first six innings and Rice could never answer. These two will have a rematch tonight to see who will face North Carolina in the NCAA Championship Series. Rice will rely on their All-American ace pitcher Eddie Degerman to continue his domination.

Rice 3, Miami 2

Pitching was the story last night as Rice held off Miami late for the 3-2 victory. In a bold move Rice started its superb closer Cole St. Clair, and it paid off as St. Clair pitched five strong in earning the win. Bryce Cox later came in and closed the game out. Rice is now in the winners bracket and will only need to win one more game to advance to the Championship Series. They will await the winner of the Miami v. Oregon State elimination game windstorm.

Rice 6, Georgia 4

Rice leaned on the big arm of Eddie Degerman, who pitched six strong before giving up a hit. Georgia made the most of it scoring 4 runs but Rice would not bow down, answering the dogs with 4 runs of their own in the seventh. Bryce Cox picked up the win, while Joe Savery lead the Owl’s at the plate going 3 for 3. Rice will face Miami Monday in the winners bracket.

Rice 9, Oklahoma 5

Rice fell behind early but used solid relief pitching to take game three from Oklahoma 9-5. With the win the Owls win the Houston Super Regional and punch their ticket for the College World Series. Of Course, the team Rice are no strangers to this position having been to the World Series five times since 1997, including winning the Championship in 2003. The Owls will square off against the winner of the Georgia v. South Carolina game.

Rice 5, Oklahoma 11

The Sooners fell behind early as Rice jumped out to a 5-1 lead, but a five run fourth helped them take the momentum and eventually the game 11-5. Oklahoma was lead by Daniel McCuthen who struck out nine Owls and retired 14 in a row at one point. The Sooners forced a game three with the win, which will take place tomorrow at noon.

Rice 10, Oklahoma 4

Rice used superb pitching to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners 10-4 in the first game of the Houston Super Regional. The Owls banged out 14 hits, while the pitching staff struck out 12 Sooners. Eddie Degerman had another strong outing improving his record to 13-1 on the season. The Owls are red hot, winning their last 14 games and are poised to make another trip to Omaha with another win over Oklahoma later today.

NCAA Regionals:
Rice has advanced by beating Prarie View 6-5 and Baylor twice by the scores of 7-2 & 7-4.

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