Rice University fires basketball coach Ben Braun

Rice men's basketball coach Ben Braun offered his resignation Thursday, athletics director Joe Karlgaard said.

Braun decided to step down during a Thursday morning meeting with Karlgaard, and his resignation was accepted.

Braun had only one winning season in six years, including 7-23 this season 2-14 record in Conference USA play. Rice lost 18 of its last 20 games.

Rice has not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1970.