Deer Park High School grad Jenkins played in the Rice University losing game

Tyler Jenkins, Rice University

Deer Park High School grad Tyler Jenkins had five kills, but Rice University dropped a 3-1 victory to Tulsa University Friday, Nov. 9 in women's volleyball action, according to Rice University's website.

Jenkins, a junior outside hitter, also contributed a .625 hitting percentage.

The Owls lost 22-25, 25-19, 12-25 and 19-25 at Reynolds Center in Tulsa. The team is now 18-11 on the season.

The next contest for Rice is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at home against SMU.

Jenkins, a junior outside hitter for Rice University, graduated from Deer Park High School in 2010. She was a 2009 team captain in high school and named to the All-District 22-5A First Team and Academic Team. She is the daughter of Danel and Sharon Jenkins.

For more information, visit www.riceowls.com/sports/w-volley/sched/rice-w-volley-sched.html.