It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Houston, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Hermann Park in Houston, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mastro's Steakhouse or visit San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Houston, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Houston, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Houston, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Education Agency has ordered Houston ISD to fix its special education program or risk losing state funding, according to new reporting by the Houston Chronicle.The district's special education program has been a point of contention after HISD consolidated students from its regular campuses to a handful of schools earlier this year.Last week, the Texas Education Agency substantiated, in part, nine complaints against HISD. According to a letter, the agency found the district was wrong to move so...
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Education Agency has ordered Houston ISD to fix its special education program or risk losing state funding, according to new reporting by the Houston Chronicle.
The district's special education program has been a point of contention after HISD consolidated students from its regular campuses to a handful of schools earlier this year.
Last week, the Texas Education Agency substantiated, in part, nine complaints against HISD. According to a letter, the agency found the district was wrong to move some students without first meeting with parents and making sure individual learning plans, also known as IEPs, were properly followed.
The Chronicle reported that HISD failed to meet with all parents and was placed on a six-month action plan. Under that plan, the district must review 650 students' records to ensure they receive the right services, fix noncompliant IEPs, host town halls, train teachers, and create a parent advisory group.
According to previous reporting by Eyewitness News, the state ordered HISD in May to meet with families affected by the consolidation. HISD said it did so, but the state found otherwise.
Dina Kushaliyeva, a former HISD parent, said she lost faith that the district could do the right things for her daughter, who is in special education, after the girl was moved between schools without consultation. She pulled her daughter out of public education days before the school year.
"The school was not able to confirm that they... had any knowledge of anything about her IEP, nor were they able to accommodate or have a discussion about what her schedule looked like," Kushaliyeva said.
Alongside several other former HISD special education families, Kushaliyeva said she hired trained staff and started a small private school while continuing to push for better outcomes for students still in the district. She also spoke to the Texas House committee on education and filed complaints with the TEA against HISD.
"There is hope that our children may be able to return to schools and our teachers may be able to teach the way they actually should be," Kushaliyeva said.
While Kushaliyeva called the TEA's findings a victory, she said families are not backing down until the required fixes are made.
"Yes, HISD, you were violating those particular regulations that are specifically applicable to students with disabilities," she said.
HISD did not respond to a request for an interview but said the district is working with the state to meet the requirements of the action plan and that information about town halls would be shared in the coming weeks.
"We continue to fight; we continue to advocate for our children to make sure the system is still allowing them to have the appropriate learning experience and education," Kushaliyeva said.
HOUSTON (CW39) – As fall flavors make their way to the table, Central City Co-Op is helping Houstonians find seasonal produce, locally sourced groceries and products from Texas farmers and small businesses.Located in The Heights, the co-op was founded in 1998 as a buying club. Executive Director Jessica Wilt said its mission is to support local farmers while helping the community eat healthier and more seasonally.What to knowWhat’s in season this fall?Fall brings a variety of seasonal produce to th...
HOUSTON (CW39) – As fall flavors make their way to the table, Central City Co-Op is helping Houstonians find seasonal produce, locally sourced groceries and products from Texas farmers and small businesses.
Located in The Heights, the co-op was founded in 1998 as a buying club. Executive Director Jessica Wilt said its mission is to support local farmers while helping the community eat healthier and more seasonally.
Fall brings a variety of seasonal produce to the market. Wilt highlighted Texas-grown oranges, explaining that they can have some green coloring and wrinkles even when ripe.
MOST READ: Program SchedulePersimmons are another seasonal option. Wilt described the fruit as similar in taste to a mango. The market also carries fall squash varieties, including butternut and acorn, along with freshly harvested Honeycrisp and EverCrisp apples.
Wilt said people sometimes forget that not every type of produce is meant to be available year-round.
“People don’t realize that our food is traveling thousands and thousands of miles, and when it does that, it loses a lot of nutrients,” Wilt said.
Wilt said Central City Co-op supports more than 160 small businesses, including approximately 30 to 40 farms and ranches.
Beyond food, the market also works with small businesses offering sustainably made body care products featuring organic and other health-conscious ingredients.
Yes. Unlike some cooperative grocery stores, Central City Co-op does not require a membership.
Shoppers can browse its selection of produce, dairy, eggs, meats, pantry staples and specialty goods while learning more about the local farmers and small businesses behind the products.
Central City Co-op is located in The Heights and is open multiple days a week.
For more information about the market and its offerings, visit the Central City Co-Op website.
Best Place to People Watch: Recreational Sports EventsThey say everything is bigger in Texas, including the butts. Our haters would have people believe the state and this city are populated with brisket-gobbling, recliner-lounging big backs; but, take a brisk walk or jog from the comfort of your living room and you’ll surely find lots of Houstonians engaged in physical activity. Seeing our neighbors participate in recreational sports is a fine way to people watch.For one, you’re witnessing Houstonia...
Best Place to People Watch: Recreational Sports Events
They say everything is bigger in Texas, including the butts. Our haters would have people believe the state and this city are populated with brisket-gobbling, recliner-lounging big backs; but, take a brisk walk or jog from the comfort of your living room and you’ll surely find lots of Houstonians engaged in physical activity. Seeing our neighbors participate in recreational sports is a fine way to people watch.
For one, you’re witnessing Houstonians at their best, pushing themselves to their physical limits. And, you’re afforded an abundance of options, as diverse as the city’s population. Cheering at the Chevron Houston Marathon is a fine example, but there are also folks kicking around at pickup soccer matches, stretching during Pilates classes, flexing at Jiu Jitsu training, smashing softballs, driving golf balls, climbing rock walls, playing cricket or ice hockey or pickleball. Whatever the endeavor, Houston’s climate (and blessed indoor A/C) allows young and old athletes year-round pursuit of just about any physical activity imaginable.
Don’t forget when you’re spying your fellow Houstonians at play you’re clocking more than their devotion to better physical fitness, you’re also seeing improvements to our neighbors’ mental and emotional health. You’re observing persistence in action, the effort to master something. Seeing a sense of accomplishment in others is a beautiful way to humanize the hordes and masses we blindly scan in our daily lives. And, who knows? They might even nudge you to the gym, the field or the court, giving you some new purpose and others one more inspiring Houstonian to admire.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with its plans to construct hundreds of miles of border barrier and security infrastructure in west Texas, while a court hearing over the effort moves forward.The federal government’s plans have stirred bipartisan backlash for its inclusion of Big Bend National Park, a beloved stretch of public land known for its sweeping canyons and unspoiled desert landscape., the high court wrote that the federal judge who ruled on the order didn’t have...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with its plans to construct hundreds of miles of border barrier and security infrastructure in west Texas, while a court hearing over the effort moves forward.
The federal government’s plans have stirred bipartisan backlash for its inclusion of Big Bend National Park, a beloved stretch of public land known for its sweeping canyons and unspoiled desert landscape.
, the high court wrote that the federal judge who ruled on the order didn’t have the authority to weigh in.
“The injunction thus impedes the Government from advancing its ‘compelling interests’ in border security and integrity,” reads the unsigned decision. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter in the decision.
The court wrote that federal law allows the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to waive environmental protections and conservation laws, which they called a “clear preference for expeditious border construction over the very harms respondents assert.”
In to the high court in , the federal government urged the justices to intervene and allow the work to begin again, saying that a gap in “border defenses” in the Big Bend region “would act as “a dangerous magnet for cartels and other bad actors.”
A issued the temporary injunction that halted the construction of 30-foot-tall steel barriers, patrol roads, surveillance systems and other border infrastructure.
The Center for Biological Diversity, an environmental advocacy group, brought forward the lawsuit, along with an area nonprofit working to preserve a historic church near the U.S.-Mexico border and a landowner who stands to lose his border property.
“This decision greenlights the contractors and allows the bulldozers to come roaring back into the region,” said Laiken Jordahl with the Center for Biological Diversity. “It allows the dynamiting of national park canyon walls, the bulldozing of pristine desert.”
The lawsuit argued that are unconstitutional and that Big Bend residents would be “irreparably harmed” if the construction continues.
The Trump administration’s plans for the beloved Big Bend region of Texas have provoked an unusual bipartisan backlash. People across the political spectrum say a wall isn’t needed in the Big Bend –– a region known for its sweeping canyons, tough terrain and unforgiving desert heat. They worry about the threats a wall or any other kind of infrastructure poses to the region, from the impact on the and to the effect on the region’s and on .
In the Trump administration’s emergency , Solicitor General John Sauer called the injunction “baseless” and “unprecedented” and said any pocket of the Big Bend without a barrier would “become a funnel point for illegal alien crossings that are thwarted by barriers elsewhere.”
Historically, the Big Bend area’s rugged landscape has meant fewer people attempting to cross into the U.S. through this pocket of the border. And while the Big Bend Sector, a nearly 500-mile stretch covered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, makes up over a quarter of the U.S.-Mexico border, it regularly sees the fewest number of encounters along the Texas border, .
HOUSTON — The Rice men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a commanding 100-55 victory over Dallas Christian, Monday night from Tudor Fieldhouse.The Story Rice scored the first eight points of the game behind three-pointers from Carmelo Adkins and Jacob Dar. After the teams traded baskets, a layup by Jimmy Oladokun, Jr., sent the Owls on a 13-0 run. The Crusaders scored four straight points, but Rice stepped up its defense, holding Dallas Christian scoreless over the next 5:14, as i...
HOUSTON — The Rice men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a commanding 100-55 victory over Dallas Christian, Monday night from Tudor Fieldhouse.
The Story Rice scored the first eight points of the game behind three-pointers from Carmelo Adkins and Jacob Dar. After the teams traded baskets, a layup by Jimmy Oladokun, Jr., sent the Owls on a 13-0 run. The Crusaders scored four straight points, but Rice stepped up its defense, holding Dallas Christian scoreless over the next 5:14, as it went on a 19-0 run to take a 42-8 lead. DCC finally got into double-digits when Michael McLeod hit a pair of free throws with 1:57 to play in the half. But a Jaxson Thompson three gave Rice its largest lead of the half. Dallas Christian scored four straight before two Alexander Leeth free throws sent Rice into the break with a 47-14 lead.
The Crusaders scored the first three points of the second half before an Oladokun offensive putback started an 8-0 run for the Owls. DCC wouldn't go away, going on a 15-4 run. But an Oladokun dunk and three from Bodey Howell sent Rice on a 14-2 run midway through the second half. Dallas Christian scored 14 of the next 17 points. However, Rice closed the game on a 24-7 run.
The Stats Rice connected on 45.1% from the field, 32.6% from three, and 66.7% from the free throw line. Dallas Christian was held to 31.1% from the floor and 23.8% from three. Rice outrebounded the Crusaders, 58-to-34.
What Head Coach Rob Lanier Had to Say "As a coach, you're always happy to get a win and you're always trying to find ways to get better. We got the win, and we displayed a lot of things that need improvement. These games can be difficult. A lot of times, human nature can get the better of you. What I want these guys to do is to play the game without playing the scoreboard, no matter how the game is going. Just do what we practice. Focus on what we do every day. But tonight was a win and an opportunity for us to move forward."
Notes Series vs. Dallas Christian • This was the first meeting between Rice and Dallas Christian.
Team Notes • Rice improved to 64-49 all-time in season openers, and 44-14 when opening the season at home. • The Owls won their ninth straight home opener and improved to 79-31 all-time. • 14 players saw action for the Owls with 11 playing at least 10 minutes. • 11 players scored for the Owls. • Rice scored 100 points for the 38th time in school history, and the first time since scoring 109 against the College of Biblical Studies on Nov. 4, 2025. • Rice had five players score in double-figures for the first time since Dec. 17, 2025 against Southwestern Christian. • Rice's 82 field goal attempts are the most since recording 82 against Southern Utah on Mar. 20, 2023. • Rice's 43 three-point attempts are the second-most in school history. • The Owls grabbed 58 rebounds, its most since pulling down 61 against Our Lady of the Lake on Nov. 28, 2020. • Rice's 23 assists are the most since recording 25 against Southwestern Christian on Dec. 17, 2025. • Its 16 steals are the most since having 17 at James Madison on Nov. 13, 2016. • G Jaxson Thompson and G Tristan Vukotic were the first freshmen to start the season opener since Keanu Dawes in 2023-24.
Player Notes #14 G Carmelo Adkins • Adkins scored seven points, grabbed six rebounds, and had three steals.
#5 G/F Jacob Dar • Dar had game-highs of 20 points and eight rebounds. • It's his 38th career double-digit scoring game, and his 11th at Rice. • It's also his 12th career 20-point game, and his third at Rice. • Dar's 20 points are the most in a season opener since Travis Evee had 24 against Pepperdine on Nov. 9, 2021.
#8 F Eternity Eguagie • Eguagie scored 10 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds. • It is his ninth career double-digit scoring game.
#0 G Dallas Hobbs • Hobbs scored five points, had a game-high seven assists, and tied a career-high with three steals.
#6 F Alexander Leeth • Leeth grabbed a game-high eight rebounds.
#4 G Kaiden Myers • Myers scored seven points and had two assists.
#24 F Jimmy Oladokun, Jr. • Oladokun, Jr. scored 15 points and had seven rebounds. • His 15 points are his most at Rice. • Oladokun was a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. • He has eight career double-digit scoring games, and three at Rice. • He tied a career-high with three steals. • Oladokun also recorded three blocks, the fourth time in his career with at least three.
#2 G Jaxson Thompson • Thompson scored 11 points, his first career double-digit scoring game, and had two assists.
#23 G Tristan Vukotic • Vukotic scored 13 points behind three, three-pointers. • It was his first career double-digit point game.
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