11/1/2026 2:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Cougars open 2026-27 campaign on Monday
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program hosts Hampton for the 2026-27 season opener at noon, Monday, inside the Fertitta Center.
THE GAME
HEADLINES
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| HOUSTON COUGARS vs HAMPTON PIRATES | |
| Date | Time | Monday | Noon |
| Opponent | Hampton |
| Location | Fertitta Center | Houston, Texas |
| Tickets | Purchase Tickets |
| Watch | ESPN+ | Jeremy Branham, Randy McIlvoy, Chancellor Johnson |
| Listen | The Varsity Network | Lonnie King, Ron Cottrell |
| Live Stats | StatBroadcast |
| Game Notes | Houston | Hampton |
THE GAME
- Houston and Hampton meet for the first time in program history.
- This marks the fourth-straight season that the Cougars open the season at home and are 21-6 all time in home openers.
- Head Coach Matthew Mitchell is 14-2 overall in season openers, winning 12-straight since 2009-10.
- Coach Mitchell is 1-0 all time against Hampton, the only previous matchup coming during the 2010-11 season in the NCAA tournament.
HEADLINES
- The Cougars return three players from the 2025-26 roster: Kayla King, Jemma Hunter and Jorynn Ross.
- Houston welcomes four freshmen: Alyvia McCorkle, Madison Carlton, Marta Llompart and Tamia King, the most freshmen since the 2016-17 season.
- Mitchell strengthened the roster with six transfers: forward Justice Carlton (Texas), center Elodie Lutbert (Tarleton State), along with guards Esmeralda Enriquez (Eastern Arizona), Kaelyn Hamilton (San Diego State), Raegan McCowan (Western Illinois) and Janiyah Williams (Oregon).
- Justice Carlton is out for the season due to injury.
- Elodie Lutbert took home All-WAC Freshmen and Defensive honors, and broke Tarleton State all-time single season blocks record (65) and the D1 era single season rebounds record (234).
- Kaelyn Hamilton was the Mountain West Sixth Player of the Year in 2026.
- Raegan McCowan was a two-time first team All-OVC selection in 2024 and 2025.
- Esmeralda Enriquez was the NJCAA D1 player of the year last season.
- Jemma Hunter looks to have her Houston debut after missing out on the 2025-26 season.
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, and by purchasing tickets by clicking here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on X, 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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