University of Houston Athletics
Thursday, November 20
Edinburg, Texas
6:30 p.m.
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PREVIEW: Women’s Basketball Travels South to Face UTRGV on Thursday
11/19/2025 2:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars face the Vaqueros at UTRGV Fieldhouse for the first time since 2016
EDINBURG, Texas – The University of Houston Women's Basketball continues its road trip with a matchup against UTRGV at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at UTRGV Fieldhouse.
THE GAME
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| HOUSTON COUGARS (2-2) at UTRGV VAQUEROS (3-1) | |
| Date | Time | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Opponent | UTRGV |
| Location | UTRGV Fieldhouse | Edinburg, Texas |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| Listen | The Varsity Network | Lonnie King (pxp) |
| Live Stats | Houston.Statbroadcast.com |
| Game Notes | Houston |
THE GAME
- Thursday marks the 7th all-time meeting between Houston and UTRGV.
- The Cougars lead the all-time series, 4-2.
- UTRGV won the last meeting during the 2024-25 season opener 70-68 at the Fertitta Center (Nov. 5, 2024).
- Thursday marks the first time Houston Head Coach Matthew Mitchell faces UTRGV Head Coach Lane Lord and the Vaqueros.
- Mitchell is 2-1 against first-time opponents this season (Wins against UT Arlington and UTSA; loss against SFA).
- The Cougars are in search of their first road victory since Feb. 17, 2024, when they defeated Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., 66-57.
- Houston dropped a hard-fought 82-78 battle against Stephen F. Austin on Monday evening inside the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
- Redshirt senior guard Kyndall Hunter led the Cougars in scoring with 20 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter.
- Freshman forward Jade Jones finished the evening with 14 points after dropping 10 in the third.
- Graduate forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim and senior guard TK Pitts contributed 10 points each.
| Houston record vs. UTRGV | 4-2 |
| Home / away / neutral | 1-2/2-0/1-0 |
| Last meeting | L, 70-68 (Nov. 5, 2024) Home |
| Streak | UTRGV 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 and purchasing tickets
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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