University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, December 13
Albuquerque, N.M.
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Women’s Basketball Falls to New Mexico
12/13/2025 10:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Junior guard Kierra Merchant scores in double-figures on Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team fell 63-41 against New Mexico in its final road non-conference game at The Pit on Saturday evening.
The Cougars (5-5) were led by junior guard Kierra Merchant with 10 points paired with six rebounds on the night, marking her fourth outing of the season in double figures. The Lobos (8-3) had four scorers in double figures. Jessie Joaquim recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Both teams exchanged buckets early as New Mexico led 7-5 at the first media timeout. The Lobos later produced an 8-0 run to create some distance, leading 18-8 before two 3-pointers ended the first quarter in New Mexico's favor, 21-11.
Houston came out firing to start the second, outscoring the Lobos 9-2 over 6:24 to cut the deficit to three at 23-20 heading into the media break. New Mexico found a pair of scores late in the quarter as it held on to a 27-21 lead at the half.
Following a Cougar score to open the second half, the Lobos sparked a 9-0 run to extend the lead back to double digits at 36-23, nearing the midway point in the period. Trailing by as many as 14, Houston weathered the storm with a 6-2 run to cut the deficit to nine. New Mexico continued to score and closed out the quarter leading 47-32.
The Lobos outscored the Cougars 16-9 in the fourth quarter to secure the win and extend their winning streak against Houston to 6-0 at The Pit.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center for its annual Education Day game at 11 a.m., Tuesday, to close out its non-conference schedule against Montana.
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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.
The Cougars (5-5) were led by junior guard Kierra Merchant with 10 points paired with six rebounds on the night, marking her fourth outing of the season in double figures. The Lobos (8-3) had four scorers in double figures. Jessie Joaquim recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Both teams exchanged buckets early as New Mexico led 7-5 at the first media timeout. The Lobos later produced an 8-0 run to create some distance, leading 18-8 before two 3-pointers ended the first quarter in New Mexico's favor, 21-11.
Houston came out firing to start the second, outscoring the Lobos 9-2 over 6:24 to cut the deficit to three at 23-20 heading into the media break. New Mexico found a pair of scores late in the quarter as it held on to a 27-21 lead at the half.
Following a Cougar score to open the second half, the Lobos sparked a 9-0 run to extend the lead back to double digits at 36-23, nearing the midway point in the period. Trailing by as many as 14, Houston weathered the storm with a 6-2 run to cut the deficit to nine. New Mexico continued to score and closed out the quarter leading 47-32.
The Lobos outscored the Cougars 16-9 in the fourth quarter to secure the win and extend their winning streak against Houston to 6-0 at The Pit.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center for its annual Education Day game at 11 a.m., Tuesday, to close out its non-conference schedule against Montana.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities, purchasing tickets and 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
UNM
FG%
.228
.382
3FG%
.222
.304
FT%
.524
.333
RB
47
50
TO
21
15
STL
6
12
Game Leaders
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
4
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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