NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — The Houston Cougars will look to rebound from their first loss of the season when they visit the undefeated Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks in a non-conference women’s basketball game Monday at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

Houston (2-1) is coming off a 70-56 home loss to Rice on Tuesday. Kierra Merchant, Amirah Abdur-Rahim and Kyndall Hunter each scored 12 points in the defeat. The Cougars opened the season with wins over Texas-Arlington and Texas-San Antonio.

Stephen F. Austin (3-0) remained unbeaten with a narrow 77-76 victory over Abilene Christian on Friday. Myka Perry nearly recorded a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Key Roseby led all scorers with 19 points, and Kaylinn Kemp added 14 points and six assists. The Ladyjacks’ other wins came against TAMU-Texarkana and Nelson by wide margins.

The matchup pits Houston’s early-season defense, which held two opponents under 60 points, against a high-scoring Stephen F. Austin offense that is averaging over 79 points per game. The Ladyjacks will aim to protect their home court and extend their perfect start.