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West Virginia women's basketball upsets No. 14 Baylor 70-60
Kierra Wheeler's double-double leads the No. 22 Mountaineers to victory over the Lady Bears
Feb. 1, 2026 at 3:47pm
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In a Big 12 conference matchup, the No. 22 West Virginia women's basketball team defeated the No. 14 Baylor Lady Bears 70-60 on Sunday. Kierra Wheeler recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Jordan Harrison also scored 18 points for the Mountaineers. The loss potentially knocked Baylor out of first place in the Big 12, but they remained tied for the top spot after No. 21 Texas Tech defeated No. 12 TCU later in the day.
Why it matters
This upset victory over a highly ranked Baylor squad boosts West Virginia's NCAA Tournament resume and keeps them in the hunt for the Big 12 regular season title. The loss is a setback for Baylor, who was looking to maintain their position atop the conference standings.
The details
West Virginia extended a six-point halftime lead to 14 points late in the third quarter, limiting Baylor to just three field goals in the period. The Mountaineers were able to hold off a late Baylor rally in the fourth quarter, leading by at least 10 points for the final few minutes of the game. Baylor shot just 30% from the field but made 27 of 32 free throws.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The players
Kierra Wheeler
A key player for the No. 22 West Virginia women's basketball team, recording a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds in the victory over Baylor.
Jordan Harrison
Also scored 18 points for the No. 22 West Virginia Mountaineers in the upset win over No. 14 Baylor.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
A player for the No. 14 Baylor Lady Bears, scoring 12 points in the losing effort.
Taliah Scott
Baylor player who scored a team-high 18 points, making 9 of 10 free throws.
Bella Fontleroy
Baylor player who scored 14 points and made 9 of 10 free throws.
What they’re saying
“This win boosts our NCAA Tournament resume and keeps us in the hunt for the Big 12 title.”
— Kierra Wheeler
What’s next
Baylor will look to bounce back when they travel to Cincinnati on Wednesday, while West Virginia will head to Colorado for their next game.
The takeaway
West Virginia's upset victory over a highly ranked Baylor squad demonstrates the parity in women's college basketball this season, as the Mountaineers continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12 conference.
