McCowan Commits to Houston Over Iowa

Raegan McCowan, a two‑time All‑OVC guard from Western Illinois, announced her commitment to the Houston Cougars on April 30, 2026. Despite interest from Iowa and an on‑campus visit in April, McCowan cited the possibility of more immediate playing time at Houston as a deciding factor. The 6‑ft‑2 forward had a season‑ending elbow injury last year but averaged 17 points and 6.4 rebounds in 10 games. She finished her career at Western Illinois with 20.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Houston’s roster, which offers a clearer path to the starting lineup, attracted the transfer over Iowa, which recently added three players to its backcourt. ipl-cricket.in