Mountaineers Advance to Big 12 Semifinal with Win over Arizona State
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The No. 15 West Virginia ladies’s basketball group used an 11-0 run within the late levels of the fourth quarter to get previous Arizona State, 67-54, within the quarterfinal of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament on Friday evening at T-Mobile Center.
Sydney Shaw led all gamers with 19 factors, pulling down 5 three-pointers to tie this system’s single-game report on the match. Gia Cooke completed with 16 factors whereas Harrison added 10. Harrison additionally completed with 5 assists and three steals and Kierra Wheeler crammed the stat sheet with eight rebounds, seven factors, two assists and three steals.
After trailing 17–11 late within the first quarter, the Mountaineers closed the body on a 7–0 run, taking an 18–17 lead on Celia Riviere’s layup with 32 seconds left.
The recreation’s largest swing got here early within the second quarter. Shaw hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession, sparking a 17–4 run that included two extra Shaw threes, a transition layup and a 3-pointer from Riley Makalusky. West Virginia constructed a 34–21 benefit with 6:05 remaining within the half.
Arizona State reduce the lead to 39–30 at halftime, then closed inside 40–36 halfway via the third. But WVU responded with an 8–2 push, capped by back-to-back baskets from Jordan Harrison and a three-point play from Kierra Wheeler to restore a 48–40 margin coming into the ultimate minute of the quarter.
The Sun Devils mounted one last cost within the fourth, pulling inside 52–50 on a Marley Washenitz 3-pointer on the 8:05 mark. West Virginia countered instantly. Shaw drilled a 3-pointer with 7:35 left, igniting an 11–0 run that featured one other Shaw triple and a transition three from Cooke. The burst stretched the lead to 63–50 with 2:37 to play, successfully signaling the win.
With the win, the Mountaineers have reached the 25-win mark for the third straight season. It marks the primary time in program historical past to attain the mark in three consecutive seasons and is the third most wins throughout the span.
The Mountaineers are again on the ground on Saturday, March 7, after they face both No. 6 Colorado or No. 3 Baylor within the semifinals. Tipoff is ready for six:30 pm ET and shall be broadcast on ESPN+.
For extra data on the Mountaineers, go to WVUsports.com and observe WVUWBB on x, instagram and Facebook.
Sydney Shaw led all gamers with 19 factors, pulling down 5 three-pointers to tie this system’s single-game report on the match. Gia Cooke completed with 16 factors whereas Harrison added 10. Harrison additionally completed with 5 assists and three steals and Kierra Wheeler crammed the stat sheet with eight rebounds, seven factors, two assists and three steals.
After trailing 17–11 late within the first quarter, the Mountaineers closed the body on a 7–0 run, taking an 18–17 lead on Celia Riviere’s layup with 32 seconds left.
The recreation’s largest swing got here early within the second quarter. Shaw hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession, sparking a 17–4 run that included two extra Shaw threes, a transition layup and a 3-pointer from Riley Makalusky. West Virginia constructed a 34–21 benefit with 6:05 remaining within the half.
Arizona State reduce the lead to 39–30 at halftime, then closed inside 40–36 halfway via the third. But WVU responded with an 8–2 push, capped by back-to-back baskets from Jordan Harrison and a three-point play from Kierra Wheeler to restore a 48–40 margin coming into the ultimate minute of the quarter.
The Sun Devils mounted one last cost within the fourth, pulling inside 52–50 on a Marley Washenitz 3-pointer on the 8:05 mark. West Virginia countered instantly. Shaw drilled a 3-pointer with 7:35 left, igniting an 11–0 run that featured one other Shaw triple and a transition three from Cooke. The burst stretched the lead to 63–50 with 2:37 to play, successfully signaling the win.
With the win, the Mountaineers have reached the 25-win mark for the third straight season. It marks the primary time in program historical past to attain the mark in three consecutive seasons and is the third most wins throughout the span.
The Mountaineers are again on the ground on Saturday, March 7, after they face both No. 6 Colorado or No. 3 Baylor within the semifinals. Tipoff is ready for six:30 pm ET and shall be broadcast on ESPN+.
For extra data on the Mountaineers, go to WVUsports.com and observe WVUWBB on x, instagram and Facebook.
