Monday, November 2
Houston, Texas
Noon
University of Houston
1-0,0-0Big 12
73
vs
65
Hampton
0-1,0-0CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 14 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 65 |
| Houston | 20 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 73 |
11/2/2026 4:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Junior Esmeralda Enriquez leads team with 20 points on Monday afternoon
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a 73-65 victory against Hampton on Monday afternoon inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars (1-0) shot 54.5% from the field while holding the Pirates (0-1) to 33.3%. Houston is now 22-6 in home openers with Coach Mitchell earning his 13th-consecutive season-opening victory.
Three players scored in double-figures led by junior guard Esmeralda Enriquez with 20 points on 7-10 shooting. Sophomore center Elodie Lutbert scored 14 points and senior guard Raegan McCowan contributed 12 points.
Lutbert also had her first double-double of the season and 10th of her career with 13 rebounds. Freshman guard Marta Llompart led the team with six assists.
Houston forced seven Hampton turnovers along with shooting 63.6% from the field to start the game. The Cougars would end the quarter with six steals and nine points off the bench to lead 20-14 after the first quarter.
The Cougars and Pirates kept it close in the second quarter but were able to take a 37-29 advantage heading into halftime.
In the third quarter, Houston went on a 10-0 run led by Lutbert who had six points and four rebounds in the first seven minutes to extend the lead to 18 over the Pirates.
Despite Hampton outscoring the Cougars 22-16 in the fourth quarter, Houston was able to close out the game to secure the victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will remain at home when it hosts Sam Houston at 7 p.m., Thursday. Fans in attendance will receive 2026-27 schedule posters and #Watch Houston t-shirts while supplies last. Stick around for postgame autographs with freshman Alyvia McCorkle.
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.
The Cougars (1-0) shot 54.5% from the field while holding the Pirates (0-1) to 33.3%. Houston is now 22-6 in home openers with Coach Mitchell earning his 13th-consecutive season-opening victory.
Three players scored in double-figures led by junior guard Esmeralda Enriquez with 20 points on 7-10 shooting. Sophomore center Elodie Lutbert scored 14 points and senior guard Raegan McCowan contributed 12 points.
Lutbert also had her first double-double of the season and 10th of her career with 13 rebounds. Freshman guard Marta Llompart led the team with six assists.
Houston forced seven Hampton turnovers along with shooting 63.6% from the field to start the game. The Cougars would end the quarter with six steals and nine points off the bench to lead 20-14 after the first quarter.
The Cougars and Pirates kept it close in the second quarter but were able to take a 37-29 advantage heading into halftime.
In the third quarter, Houston went on a 10-0 run led by Lutbert who had six points and four rebounds in the first seven minutes to extend the lead to 18 over the Pirates.
Despite Hampton outscoring the Cougars 22-16 in the fourth quarter, Houston was able to close out the game to secure the victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will remain at home when it hosts Sam Houston at 7 p.m., Thursday. Fans in attendance will receive 2026-27 schedule posters and #Watch Houston t-shirts while supplies last. Stick around for postgame autographs with freshman Alyvia McCorkle.
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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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
Hamp
UH
FG%
.333
.545
3FG%
.143
.300
FT%
.690
.500
RB
36
41
TO
16
21
STL
10
11
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
14
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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