10/27/2026 6:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars host Greyhounds for final tune up before the regular season
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program prepares for the 2026-27 season as it takes on Eastern New Mexico in an exhibition game at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center. Admission is free for all fans.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and fans will have the opportunity to trick-or-treat with student organizations on the concourse.
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HOUSTON COUGARS vs EASTERN NEW MEXICO GREYHOUNDS
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Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m.
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Opponent
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Eastern New Mexico
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Location
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Fertitta Center | Houston, Texas
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Tickets
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Free
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Watch
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Game Notes
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THE GAME
- Wednesday marks the first meeting between Houston and Eastern New Mexico.
- This marks the first time since the 2014-15 season the Cougars have played an exhibition game.
- This is the first time Houston Head Coach Matthew Mitchell will face Eastern New Mexico.
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
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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.
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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