West Virginia Women's Basketball Defeats Arizona State in Big 12 Tournament

Mountaineers surge in fourth quarter to secure 67-54 victory

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The No. 15 West Virginia women's basketball team defeated Arizona State 67-54 in the quarterfinal of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament on Friday night in Kansas City. A late 11-0 run in the fourth quarter secured the victory for the Mountaineers, who were led by Sydney Shaw's 19 points and five three-pointers.

Why it matters

This win marks the third consecutive season that West Virginia has reached 25 wins, a first in program history, demonstrating the sustained success of the Mountaineers under coach Mark Kellogg.

The details

West Virginia overcame an early deficit, trailing 17-11 late in the first quarter, before closing the frame with a 7-0 run to take an 18-17 lead. The Mountaineers then built their lead in the second quarter, sparked by a three-pointer from Shaw that ignited a 17-4 run. Arizona State narrowed the gap to 39-30 at halftime and further reduced the lead to 40-36 in the third quarter, but West Virginia responded with an 8-2 push to lead 48-40 entering the final minute of the third. In the fourth quarter, Arizona State pulled within 52-50, but West Virginia countered with an 11-0 run ignited by a three-pointer from Shaw to extend the lead to 63-50 with 2:37 remaining.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • West Virginia will face either No. 6 Colorado or No. 3 Baylor in the semifinals on Saturday, March 7, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Sydney Shaw

Led West Virginia with 19 points, tying the program's single-game record for three-pointers at the tournament with five.

Gia Cooke

Contributed 16 points for West Virginia.

Jordan Harrison

Added 10 points, five assists, and three steals for West Virginia.

Kierra Wheeler

Recorded eight rebounds, seven points, two assists, and three steals for West Virginia.

Mark Kellogg

Head coach of the West Virginia women's basketball team.

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What’s next

West Virginia will face either No. 6 Colorado or No. 3 Baylor in the semifinals on Saturday, March 7, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This win highlights the continued growth and success of the West Virginia women's basketball program, which has now reached the 25-win mark for three consecutive seasons, a first in program history. The Mountaineers' ability to overcome early deficits and make key runs in the fourth quarter demonstrates their resilience and competitive spirit as they look to advance further in the Big 12 Tournament.