West Virginia Upsets No. 14 Baylor with Stifling Defense

Mountaineers force 30 turnovers in 70-60 victory over ranked Bears

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:47pm

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The West Virginia University women's basketball team pulled off a 70-60 upset win over No. 14 Baylor on Saturday, forcing 30 turnovers and getting a double-double from Kierra Wheeler to secure the victory in front of a packed crowd in Morgantown.

Why it matters

This marks the third ranked win of the season for West Virginia, continuing their strong campaign and proving they can compete with the top teams in the Big 12 conference. Baylor, meanwhile, struggled mightily with the Mountaineers' relentless defensive pressure.

The details

Wheeler posted 18 points and 15 rebounds to anchor the Mountaineers' defensive effort, while Jordan Harrison and Gia Cooke added 18 and 14 points respectively. West Virginia outscored Baylor 38-13 in points off turnovers and dominated the glass 45-32, including 23 offensive rebounds.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The players

Kierra Wheeler

A key player for West Virginia who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Mountaineers to victory.

Jordan Harrison

A West Virginia player who scored 18 points and added 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 assists in the win.

Gia Cooke

A West Virginia player who contributed 14 points to the Mountaineers' upset win over Baylor.

Taliah Scott

A Baylor player who led the Bears with 18 points, going 9-for-10 from the free throw line.

Bella Fontleroy

A Baylor player who scored 14 points before fouling out in the loss to West Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Mountaineers will look to build on this upset win when they travel to take on Colorado on Wednesday, February 4th.

The takeaway

West Virginia's stifling defense and ability to force turnovers proved to be the difference in this upset victory over a ranked Baylor squad, showcasing the Mountaineers' potential to compete with the top teams in the Big 12 this season.