Women’s Basketball Learns Opponents for BahaMar Hoops Nassau Championship
9/12/2025 9:16:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set to face Arkansas State on Nov. 28, second match to be played on Nov. 30 vs. Kent State or Tulsa
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball has been selected as one of the four teams that will play in the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Goombay Division on Nov. 28 and 30, bdG Sports announced on Friday.
The tournament will be hosted at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts & Entertainment Center, where Houston, Arkansas State, Kent State and Tulsa will battle in the four-team Goombay Division.
Houston will play the First Round game against Arkansas State at 12:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 28 while Kent State and Tulsa will face each other at 10 a.m. CT.
The winners will play in the Championship game scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 30 at 12:30 p.m. CT, and the losing teams will play in the consolation match at 10 a.m. CT.
Tickets and VIP packages are currently available for purchase at www.bahamarhoops.com. Streaming details will be announced later.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
Tickets and VIP packages are currently available for purchase at www.bahamarhoops.com.
Amenities of the VIP packages include a minimum three-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, two courtside tickets to all games of the event, two tickets to the tournament's VIP reception (Nov. 29) with dinner and open bar included, round-trip ground transportation from the airport and resort, two daily breakfast vouchers, welcome gifts and personal concierge service. (Airfare not included in the packages.)
ABOUT BAHA MAR HOOPS
Baha Mar annually plays host to one of the largest regular-season events in the sport of college basketball. Each November around the Thanksgiving holiday, 20 NCAA Division I men's and women's teams visit the stunning resort to compete in various basketball tournaments. In total, 20 games will be played over an 11-day span.
"We are excited and proud to showcase a top-tier brand of hoops in the Bahamas once again as we continue to grow and expand women's basketball and our events," college basketball analyst and event contributor Debbie Antonelli said. "I'm proud of the quality programs, coaches and student-athletes competing in this event. I'm sure their experience will be first class and help aid in their team development as conference play nears."
Each August, the resort also holds the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, offering NCAA teams exhibition games against international competition as part of a foreign tour. The resort has welcomed men's basketball teams from Kentucky, Louisville, Penn State, Rhode Island and Xavier for summer exhibition tours in recent years.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2025-26 Houston Women's Basketball campaign are on sale now. To purchase, click here or contact the University of Houston Ticket Office during regular business hours at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Seating inside the Fertitta Center for all Houston Women's Basketball games will be reserved starting at $100. Season ticket holders can also add a season-long parking pass inside the Stadium Garage for $75.
Fans who opt for floor, loge and club seats will have access to amenities in the Sideline Club, such as complimentary popcorn and soft drinks. A concession stand and cash bar will also be located for fans in the Sideline Club.
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.
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 tournament will be hosted at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts & Entertainment Center, where Houston, Arkansas State, Kent State and Tulsa will battle in the four-team Goombay Division.
Houston will play the First Round game against Arkansas State at 12:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 28 while Kent State and Tulsa will face each other at 10 a.m. CT.
The winners will play in the Championship game scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 30 at 12:30 p.m. CT, and the losing teams will play in the consolation match at 10 a.m. CT.
Tickets and VIP packages are currently available for purchase at www.bahamarhoops.com. Streaming details will be announced later.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
- The Cougars will face the Red Wolves for the first time in program history.
- If Houston faces Kent State, it will mark the second meeting in program history. The Cougars defeated the Golden Flashes, 54-44, on Nov. 30, 2013.
- A meeting with Tulsa would mark the 34th meeting, with Houston winning five of the last six games.
Tickets and VIP packages are currently available for purchase at www.bahamarhoops.com.
Amenities of the VIP packages include a minimum three-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, two courtside tickets to all games of the event, two tickets to the tournament's VIP reception (Nov. 29) with dinner and open bar included, round-trip ground transportation from the airport and resort, two daily breakfast vouchers, welcome gifts and personal concierge service. (Airfare not included in the packages.)
ABOUT BAHA MAR HOOPS
Baha Mar annually plays host to one of the largest regular-season events in the sport of college basketball. Each November around the Thanksgiving holiday, 20 NCAA Division I men's and women's teams visit the stunning resort to compete in various basketball tournaments. In total, 20 games will be played over an 11-day span.
"We are excited and proud to showcase a top-tier brand of hoops in the Bahamas once again as we continue to grow and expand women's basketball and our events," college basketball analyst and event contributor Debbie Antonelli said. "I'm proud of the quality programs, coaches and student-athletes competing in this event. I'm sure their experience will be first class and help aid in their team development as conference play nears."
Each August, the resort also holds the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, offering NCAA teams exhibition games against international competition as part of a foreign tour. The resort has welcomed men's basketball teams from Kentucky, Louisville, Penn State, Rhode Island and Xavier for summer exhibition tours in recent years.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2025-26 Houston Women's Basketball campaign are on sale now. To purchase, click here or contact the University of Houston Ticket Office during regular business hours at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Seating inside the Fertitta Center for all Houston Women's Basketball games will be reserved starting at $100. Season ticket holders can also add a season-long parking pass inside the Stadium Garage for $75.
Fans who opt for floor, loge and club seats will have access to amenities in the Sideline Club, such as complimentary popcorn and soft drinks. A concession stand and cash bar will also be located for fans in the Sideline Club.
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.
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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