WVU's Harrison, Shaw Earn Top Honors for Big 12 Tournament Heroics

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Jordan Harrison and Sydney Shaw played pivotal roles in helping the West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team capture the Big 12 Tournament championship on Sunday. Harrison was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, while both she and Shaw were selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Why it matters

The Mountaineers' Big 12 Tournament title and the individual accolades for Harrison and Shaw will likely secure West Virginia a host seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, a major accomplishment for the program.

The details

Harrison had an outstanding performance in the championship game, scoring 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line, while also adding six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. She followed up that effort with crucial performances in the first two tournament games as well. Shaw also played a key role, scoring 19 points against Arizona State and 17 points against TCU, knocking down nine three-pointers over the course of the three-game tournament.

• On Sunday, March 9, 2026, West Virginia won the Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship.
• Earlier in the tournament, on March 7, 2026, West Virginia defeated Colorado 48-47 in the semifinals.

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What’s next

The Mountaineers' Big 12 Tournament title and the individual honors for Harrison and Shaw will likely secure West Virginia a host seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.