University of Houston Athletics
Sunday, December 7
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2 p.m.
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Three Cougars Score in Double Figures in Loss to Southern
12/7/2025 6:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston drops second home match of the season on Sunday
HOUSTON – Despite three scorers in double figures, the University of Houston Women's Basketball team fell 70-62 against Southern inside the Fertitta Center on Sunday.
Redshirt-senior guard Kyndall Hunter led the Cougars (5-4) with 14 points on the day. Junior forward Jorynn Ross posted her best outing of the season, tallying a season-high 13 points with seven from the free throw line, followed by graduate guard Briana Peguero finishing with 10 points. Senior guard TK Pitts notched a career-high six assists.
After a 4-4 tie to start the game, Southern (3-5) quickly hopped on a 7-0 run to extend its lead to 11-4. Houston responded with an 8-3 run to cut the deficit to two, but the Jaguars scored four-straight points to lead 18-12 at the end of the first.
Both teams gained momentum offensively to start the second, trading buckets to a Southern 26-19 lead. Houston sparked a quick 5-0 run to trail by two, holding the gap close late into the period. The Jaguars closed out the final three minutes of the half with a 9-2 run, taking a 38-29 lead into the break.
Entering the third quarter, both teams found themselves frequently at the line in a physical battle down low. The Cougars flipped momentum their way with a 6-0 run by Ross alone, bringing the deficit to 49-44 late in the quarter. Southern bounced back to fire off a quick 7-2 run to close out the period and regain a 10-point advantage at 58-48 heading into the fourth.
The Jaguars extended their lead to 15 points thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers to start the quarter. A late charge pulled the gap to within single digits, but it was not enough as Houston fell 70-62.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will travel out west where they will face New Mexico at 8 p.m. CT., Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. The game will be streamed on Mountain West Network.
Houston will return to the Fertitta Center on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m., to close out its non-conference schedule against Montana for its annual Education Day game.
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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.
Redshirt-senior guard Kyndall Hunter led the Cougars (5-4) with 14 points on the day. Junior forward Jorynn Ross posted her best outing of the season, tallying a season-high 13 points with seven from the free throw line, followed by graduate guard Briana Peguero finishing with 10 points. Senior guard TK Pitts notched a career-high six assists.
After a 4-4 tie to start the game, Southern (3-5) quickly hopped on a 7-0 run to extend its lead to 11-4. Houston responded with an 8-3 run to cut the deficit to two, but the Jaguars scored four-straight points to lead 18-12 at the end of the first.
Both teams gained momentum offensively to start the second, trading buckets to a Southern 26-19 lead. Houston sparked a quick 5-0 run to trail by two, holding the gap close late into the period. The Jaguars closed out the final three minutes of the half with a 9-2 run, taking a 38-29 lead into the break.
Entering the third quarter, both teams found themselves frequently at the line in a physical battle down low. The Cougars flipped momentum their way with a 6-0 run by Ross alone, bringing the deficit to 49-44 late in the quarter. Southern bounced back to fire off a quick 7-2 run to close out the period and regain a 10-point advantage at 58-48 heading into the fourth.
The Jaguars extended their lead to 15 points thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers to start the quarter. A late charge pulled the gap to within single digits, but it was not enough as Houston fell 70-62.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will travel out west where they will face New Mexico at 8 p.m. CT., Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. The game will be streamed on Mountain West Network.
Houston will return to the Fertitta Center on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m., to close out its non-conference schedule against Montana for its annual Education Day game.
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.
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
SU
UH
FG%
.446
.413
3FG%
.462
.313
FT%
.778
.731
RB
31
32
TO
10
14
STL
8
3
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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