Before the game’s final minute, Temple was always just one shot away. One shot away from reclaiming the lead it had held for much of the game. One shot from going on another big run. But, exactly one year after beginning an improbable run of four wins in as many days,

The Rice men's basketball team's season ended Wednesday with a 64-61 loss to Charlotte at the Super Pit in the opening round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. Rice (13-19), seeded 12th,

The Rocky theme performed by Rice’s pep band was fitting on many levels. First, the tune started just as the Temple women’s basketball team began its jog from the tunnel. Uncanny. Second, it was an apt anthem for Rice.