University of Houston Athletics
Monday, November 17
Nacogdoches, Texas
6 p.m.
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Stephen F. Austin
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Cougars prepare for a non-conference battle in Nacogdoches on Monday
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The University of Houston Women's Basketball hits the road for the first time this season with a trip to Nacogdoches, Texas, for a 6 p.m., Monday meeting against Stephen F. Austin at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
THE GAME
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| HOUSTON COUGARS (2-1) at STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LADYJACKS (3-0) | |
| Date | Time | Monday, Nov. 17 | 6 p.m. |
| Opponent | Stephen F. Austin |
| Location | William R. Johnson Coliseum | Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Tickets | Single Game Tickets |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| Listen | The Varsity Network | Jeremy Branham (pxp) |
| Live Stats | Houston.Statbroadcast.com |
| Game Notes | Houston |
THE GAME
- Monday marks the 27th all-time meeting between Houston and Stephen F. Austin.
- The Ladyjacks lead the all-time series, 21-5.
- SFA won the last meeting at home during the 2021- 22 season, 73-52 (Nov. 12, 2021).
- This marks the first meeting between Head Coaches Matthew Mitchell and Leonard Bishop.
- The Cougars are looking to earn their first road victory since Feb. 17, 2024, when they defeated Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., 66-57.
- The Cougars are 0-11 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
- Kierra Merchant posted her first career double-double as the University of Houston women's basketball team fell 70-56 to Rice at the Fertitta Center on Tuesday.
- Houston suffered its first loss of the season as Merchant finished the game in a tie for a team-leading 12 points, paired with a career-high 14 rebounds.
- Graduate forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim and redshirt senior guard Kyndall Hunter each also produced 12 points while senior guard TK Pitts hit double-digit rebounds for a second consecutive outing with 10 on the night.
| Houston record vs. SFA | 5-21 |
| Home / away / neutral | 5-7/0-11/0-3 |
| Last meeting | L, 73-52 (Nov. 12, 2021) Away |
| Streak | SFA 1 |
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining Full Court Press, which provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
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