WESTERN GULF - NASSAU BAY
Nassau Bay, TX – May 19, 2025 – The Western Gulf Women's basketball team is gearing up for an exciting start to their 2025-2026 season. They will tip off their campaign against Tyler Junior College on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Just miles from its home in Nassau Bay, WGC will kickoff the season with what is to be considered its first home opener to start the college basketball season. The highly anticipated matchup will take place at the Lee College Sports Arena in Baytown, TX, a venue known for its enthusiastic atmosphere and excellent facilities.
The Lee College Sports Arena is a significant sporting hub for the Baytown community and the home court for various Lee College athletic programs. The arena boasts a spacious court, comfortable seating for fans, and modern amenities that enhance the game-day experience for both players and spectators. Its central location on the Lee College campus makes it easily accessible to local Houston area fans of WGC. The arena has been the backdrop for countless thrilling collegiate athletic events including the recently held 2024-2025 men's and women's NJCAA Region 14 basketball tournment. The upcoming Western Gulf season opener promises to add to that rich history.
The clash between Western Gulf and Tyler Junior College is expected to be a competitive affair. Both teams are likely eager to start their season strong, and fans can anticipate an afternoon of physical and fast-paced basketball action. This opening game provides an early opportunity for supporters to see the new roster and assess the team's chemistry and strategy for the season ahead. The program, in its third season, has recruited an incoming freshmen class from many competitive programs around the Houston area and will be the program's largest roster of incoming freshmen in the program's brief history. The program looks to build upon this new roster as a foundation for strong programs to come.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM and head to the Lee College Sports Arena in Baytown to support the Western Gulf Women's basketball team as they begin their journey this season!
About Western Gulf Collegiate:
Western Gulf - Nassau Bay was founded in 2022 as an independent college basketball program. The first program established was the women's basketball team which opened its first season of play in 2023-2024. Founded by seasoned coaching veteran Terry Gray, who now serves as WGC's Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach, has coached from the high school to Division 1 college levels. During the last two seasons the women’s basketball program primarily faced opponents in the highly competitive NJCAA Division 1, Region 14; teams amongst the top ranked competitors at this level in the nation. Because of its independence, WGC can play opponents at any college level while providing a competitive product and platform for its college athletes. Student athletes enjoy great flexibility in their academic options which means they can truly choose the best academic program to fit their needs while playing college athletics.