HOUSTON COUGARS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Big 12 ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Fertitta Center hosts one of college basketball's most challenging rebuilds in Houston, where the Cougars' 7-18 overall record reflects a team struggling significantly in their Big 12 Conference debut with a 1-10 league mark. Matthew Mitchell, the fourth-year head coach, is navigating a roster of just 13 players whose offensive output of 61.4 points per game ranks well below their opponents' 72.8 average. The Cougars' home-court advantage has proven marginal, posting a 6-8 record at Fertitta Center while managing only 1-10 on the road, indicating defensive and turnover issues that plague travel play.

University of Houston's program, representing a campus of 48,950 students in the nation's fourth-largest city, has not achieved immediate success in its conference transition from the American Athletic Conference. Away efficiency problems dominate Mitchell's concerns, with the Cougars' scoring deficit suggesting young talent development remains critical throughout the winter season. Building toward competitive Big 12 play will require Mitchell to maximize his limited roster's potential while tightening defensive schemes that currently allow opponents nearly 12 points per game more than Houston scores.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Houston
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationHouston, Texas
VenueFertitta Center
Head CoachMatthew Mitchell

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
23Amirah Abdur-RahimF
24Shun'teria AnumeleG
12Amani BartlettF
8Summer BostockG
11Jemma HunterF
7Kyndall HunterG
14Jade JonesF
22Kayla KingG
2Kierra MerchantG
1Briana PegueroG
0TK PittsG
5Kateri PooleG
26Jorynn RossF

SEASON RECORD

7-23

Overall

6-10

Home

1-13

Away

1-13

Conference

61.2 PPG / 73.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5UT Arlington MavericksW 76-59
Nov 9UTSA RoadrunnersW 52-48
Nov 12Rice OwlsL 56-70
Nov 18Stephen F. Austin LadyjacksL 78-82
Nov 21UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosW 65-63
Nov 23High Point PanthersW 67-57
Nov 28Arkansas State Red WolvesL 66-83
Nov 30Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 66-61
Dec 7Southern JaguarsL 62-70
Dec 14New Mexico LobosL 41-63
Dec 16Montana Lady GrizW 60-54
Dec 21West Virginia MountaineersL 46-101
Dec 31Iowa State CyclonesL 62-80
Jan 3Oklahoma State CowgirlsL 52-83
Jan 8Kansas State WildcatsL 62-71
Jan 10BYU CougarsL 64-79
Jan 14Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 59-71
Jan 17Utah UtesL 61-71
Jan 22Kansas State WildcatsL 65-69
Jan 28Baylor BearsL 66-82
Feb 1Cincinnati BearcatsW 72-70
Feb 5TCU Horned FrogsL 45-90
Feb 7Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 61-85
Feb 12Colorado BuffaloesL 63-73
Feb 14Kansas JayhawksL 68-85
Feb 19TCU Horned FrogsL 50-72
Feb 21Arizona State Sun DevilsL 56-81
Feb 25Arizona WildcatsL 67-75
Mar 1UCF KnightsL 62-72
Mar 4BYU CougarsL 66-76

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Houston Women's Basketball compete in?
Houston Cougars Women's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Houston play women's basketball home games?
Houston Women's Basketball plays home games at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX.
Who is the head coach of Houston Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Houston Cougars Women's Basketball is Matthew Mitchell.
When was Houston Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Houston Women's Basketball is not currently available.