University of Houston Athletics
Friday, November 28
Nassau, The Bahamas
12:30 p.m. CT
University of Houston
4-3,0-0Big 12
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83
Arkansas State
4-3,0-0Sun Belt
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Arkansas St.
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Houston
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66
Women’s Basketball Drops Baha Mar Opener Against Arkansas State
11/28/2025 4:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars resume action against Tulsa on Sunday
NASSAU, Bahamas – University of Houston Women's Basketball opened the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Goombay Division with an 83-66 loss against Arkansas State on Friday inside the Baha Mar Convention Center. The Cougars will face Tulsa in the consolation match at 10 a.m., Sunday.
Houston (4-3) had two scorers in double figures as senior guard TK Pitts led with 12 points and freshman forward Jade Jones added 11. Arkansas State (4-3) knocked down 11 3-pointers on the night including five in the first quarter.
Junior guard Kierra Merchant opened the game with a layup to give Houston its only lead of the afternoon as the Red Wolves fired with two separate 12-0 runs to take control of the game.
After trailing 33-15 in the first, Houston opened the second quarter with a 9-0 run to cut the deficit to nine. Arkansas State responded by scoring three consecutive 3-pointers to regain a comfortable 45-31 lead at the half.
The Red Wolves used a 17-5 run to earn their largest lead of the game at 64-38. With 1:31 remaining in the third, the Cougars used a 9-2 run to get within 20 points at 66-46.
Graduate guard Kateri Poole scored five points during Houston's 9-0 run to open the fourth quarter, cutting Arkansas State's lead to 11. The Cougars continued to chip away, but it was not enough as the Red Wolves secured the 83-66 victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars close out action at 10 a.m., Sunday, against Tulsa in the consolation match of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Goombay Division inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
The game will be streamed on FloCollege ($) and can be listened to on The Varsity Network. Live stats can be found by clicking here.
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., to face Southern. Fans can stick around after the game for postgame autographs with sophomore guard Shun'teria Anumele.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities, purchasing tickets 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.
Houston (4-3) had two scorers in double figures as senior guard TK Pitts led with 12 points and freshman forward Jade Jones added 11. Arkansas State (4-3) knocked down 11 3-pointers on the night including five in the first quarter.
Junior guard Kierra Merchant opened the game with a layup to give Houston its only lead of the afternoon as the Red Wolves fired with two separate 12-0 runs to take control of the game.
After trailing 33-15 in the first, Houston opened the second quarter with a 9-0 run to cut the deficit to nine. Arkansas State responded by scoring three consecutive 3-pointers to regain a comfortable 45-31 lead at the half.
The Red Wolves used a 17-5 run to earn their largest lead of the game at 64-38. With 1:31 remaining in the third, the Cougars used a 9-2 run to get within 20 points at 66-46.
Graduate guard Kateri Poole scored five points during Houston's 9-0 run to open the fourth quarter, cutting Arkansas State's lead to 11. The Cougars continued to chip away, but it was not enough as the Red Wolves secured the 83-66 victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars close out action at 10 a.m., Sunday, against Tulsa in the consolation match of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Goombay Division inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
The game will be streamed on FloCollege ($) and can be listened to on The Varsity Network. Live stats can be found by clicking here.
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., to face Southern. Fans can stick around after the game for postgame autographs with sophomore guard Shun'teria Anumele.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities, purchasing tickets 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
ASU
UH
FG%
.380
.481
3FG%
.297
.250
FT%
.706
.520
RB
37
45
TO
23
38
STL
21
14
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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