Thursday, November 5
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
2-0,0-0Big 12
78
vs
50
Sam Houston
1-1,0-0CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 50 |
| Houston | 11 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 78 |
11/5/2026 11:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Houston improves to 2-0 on the season
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team had four Cougars score in double figures to secure a 78-50 victory over Sam Houston on Thursday evening inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars (2-0) were led in scoring for a second consecutive game by junior Esmeralda Enriquez with 18 points. Senior Raegan McCowan posted her 20th career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman point guard Marta Llompart finished the evening with 14 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and allowed one turnover. Junior guard Kaelyn Hamilton made her season debut with 12 points and two blocks.
Houston shot 56.4% against Sam Houston, its highest single-game field goal percentage since the 2004-05 season. The mark surpassed its 55.7% shooting performance against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 28, 2004.
Sam Houston (1-1) had two players in double figures. Fanta Kone led the Bearkats with 11 points and Mar'Cyah Willis added 10.
The first quarter was physical, with both teams combining for 15 turnovers, but Houston used five points from Enriquez to take an 11-9 lead.
Houston went on a 21-4 run in the second quarter with sophomore center Elodie Lutbert and Enriquez combining for 15 points. The Cougars headed into halftime with a 42-26 lead.
The third quarter was even, with both teams scoring 16 points. Sam Houston used a 9-1 run to cut the deficit to 12. The teams kept trading baskets, but Houston held a 58-42 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Houston closed out the game strong, outscoring Sam Houston 20-8 in the final frame. Hamilton and McCowan combined for 13 points to secure the win for the Cougars.
Houston improved to 18-2 all-time against Sam Houston, including a 12-0 home record against the Bearkats.
UP NEXT
The Cougars remain at home when they host Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Fans in attendance will receive mini U.S.A. flags in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans can claim free tickets using Vet Tix.
Stick around for postgame autographs with freshman forward Madison Carlton.
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The Cougars (2-0) were led in scoring for a second consecutive game by junior Esmeralda Enriquez with 18 points. Senior Raegan McCowan posted her 20th career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman point guard Marta Llompart finished the evening with 14 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and allowed one turnover. Junior guard Kaelyn Hamilton made her season debut with 12 points and two blocks.
Houston shot 56.4% against Sam Houston, its highest single-game field goal percentage since the 2004-05 season. The mark surpassed its 55.7% shooting performance against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 28, 2004.
Sam Houston (1-1) had two players in double figures. Fanta Kone led the Bearkats with 11 points and Mar'Cyah Willis added 10.
The first quarter was physical, with both teams combining for 15 turnovers, but Houston used five points from Enriquez to take an 11-9 lead.
Houston went on a 21-4 run in the second quarter with sophomore center Elodie Lutbert and Enriquez combining for 15 points. The Cougars headed into halftime with a 42-26 lead.
The third quarter was even, with both teams scoring 16 points. Sam Houston used a 9-1 run to cut the deficit to 12. The teams kept trading baskets, but Houston held a 58-42 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Houston closed out the game strong, outscoring Sam Houston 20-8 in the final frame. Hamilton and McCowan combined for 13 points to secure the win for the Cougars.
Houston improved to 18-2 all-time against Sam Houston, including a 12-0 home record against the Bearkats.
UP NEXT
The Cougars remain at home when they host Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Fans in attendance will receive mini U.S.A. flags in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans can claim free tickets using Vet Tix.
Stick around for postgame autographs with freshman forward Madison Carlton.
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
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
C
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
SHSU
UH
FG%
.292
.564
3FG%
.200
.267
FT%
.556
.522
RB
30
50
TO
17
25
STL
9
5
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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