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Rice Releases Statement on Marching Band's IX Formation in Baylor Game

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Rice University issued a statement Saturday after its Marching Owl Band appeared to mock Baylor University's sexual assault scandal by forming the number nine—in reference to Title IX—at midfield during a halftime performance Friday night.

Adam Coleman of the Houston Chronicle relayed the school's official statement:

Rice University statement on MOB halftime performance Friday pic.twitter.com/G6DvxGCdis

— Adam Coleman (@RiceChron) September 17, 2016

More to follow.