University of Houston Athletics
Wednesday, January 21
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Hunter Scores 20 Points, Pitts Records Double-Double Against Kansas State
1/21/2026 10:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars drop a close 69-65 road battle against Wildcats
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Behind 20 points from redshirt senior guard Kyndall Hunter, the University of Houston Women's Basketball team dropped a close battle against Kansas State, 69-65, inside Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday evening.
Houston (6-13, 0-8 Big 12) had two scorers in double figures. Hunter tied her season high with 20 points, including five 3-pointers. Senior guard TK Pitts recorded her second career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Kansas State (11-9, 4-3 Big 12) had four scorers in double digits, with Nastja Claessens leading the Wildcats with 16 points.
Despite a slow start, the Cougars were able to get the offense going late in the first quarter. Kansas State opened the game on an 8-2 run, leading into the media timeout. Following the break, the Wildcats made a trip to the free throw line to extend their lead to 10-2. Hunter scored her first 3-pointer of the game to spark Houston's 11-2 run, giving the Cougars a 13-12 lead at the end of the quarter.
Kansas State regained the lead twice in the second, but Houston answered each time. The Cougars built a four-point advantage before a Wildcat steal in the final seconds trimmed Houston's lead down to 24-22.
After going 0-5 from behind the arc, Kansas State scored four 3-pointers in the third quarter. With three ties and three lead changes in the period, the Wildcats carried a six-point lead into the fourth quarter, 47-41.
Houston opened the fourth quarter on a 6-0 run to pull within two before the teams traded baskets through the middle of the period. Hunter knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and later added five points to tie the game at 62-62 with 1:27 remaining. Following a timeout, Kansas State outscored Houston 7-3 in the final minute to earn its second win over the Cougars this season.
UP NEXT
Houston closes the month of January with a trip to Waco, Texas, to face #14 Baylor at 2 p.m., Sunday, inside Foster Pavilion.
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center on Sunday, Feb. 1, for a 2 p.m., meeting against Cincinnati for its Black History Month/Alumni Day game.
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Houston (6-13, 0-8 Big 12) had two scorers in double figures. Hunter tied her season high with 20 points, including five 3-pointers. Senior guard TK Pitts recorded her second career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Kansas State (11-9, 4-3 Big 12) had four scorers in double digits, with Nastja Claessens leading the Wildcats with 16 points.
Despite a slow start, the Cougars were able to get the offense going late in the first quarter. Kansas State opened the game on an 8-2 run, leading into the media timeout. Following the break, the Wildcats made a trip to the free throw line to extend their lead to 10-2. Hunter scored her first 3-pointer of the game to spark Houston's 11-2 run, giving the Cougars a 13-12 lead at the end of the quarter.
Kansas State regained the lead twice in the second, but Houston answered each time. The Cougars built a four-point advantage before a Wildcat steal in the final seconds trimmed Houston's lead down to 24-22.
After going 0-5 from behind the arc, Kansas State scored four 3-pointers in the third quarter. With three ties and three lead changes in the period, the Wildcats carried a six-point lead into the fourth quarter, 47-41.
Houston opened the fourth quarter on a 6-0 run to pull within two before the teams traded baskets through the middle of the period. Hunter knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and later added five points to tie the game at 62-62 with 1:27 remaining. Following a timeout, Kansas State outscored Houston 7-3 in the final minute to earn its second win over the Cougars this season.
UP NEXT
Houston closes the month of January with a trip to Waco, Texas, to face #14 Baylor at 2 p.m., Sunday, inside Foster Pavilion.
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center on Sunday, Feb. 1, for a 2 p.m., meeting against Cincinnati for its Black History Month/Alumni 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
UH
KState
FG%
.431
.481
3FG%
.304
.294
FT%
.800
.667
RB
31
33
TO
15
16
STL
6
11
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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