WVU Women's Basketball Defeats Arizona for 10th Conference Win

Mountaineers use hot shooting and stifling defense to cruise past Wildcats

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:47pm

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The No. 20 West Virginia University women's basketball team used a season-high nine first-half 3-pointers to race past Arizona, 87-68, on Saturday. The Mountaineers forced 29 turnovers and turned them into 38 points, led by Jordan Harrison's 14 points, 8 steals, and 5 assists. WVU had five players score in double figures as they improved to 10-3 in Big 12 play, the first team to reach 10 conference wins this season.

Why it matters

The win keeps West Virginia in the hunt for the Big 12 regular season title, as they remain tied atop the conference standings with Baylor and TCU. The Mountaineers' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for an Arizona team struggling in conference play.

The details

West Virginia raced out to a 23-17 lead after the first quarter, forcing 10 Wildcat turnovers and hitting four 3-pointers. The Mountaineers then broke the game open with a 27-9 run in the second quarter, fueled by five more 3-pointers. WVU maintained control in the second half, leading by as many as 34 points before Arizona outscored them 23-13 in the fourth quarter to make the final score 87-68.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026 inside Hope Coliseum.
  • With the win, West Virginia improved to 20-5 overall and 10-3 in Big 12 play, becoming the first team to reach 10 conference victories this season.

The players

Jordan Harrison

A West Virginia guard who filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 8 steals, and 5 assists.

Sydney Shaw

A West Virginia guard who scored 16 points on four 3-pointers.

Kierra Wheeler

A West Virginia forward who had 17 points and 6 rebounds.

Tanyuel Welch

An Arizona guard who led the Wildcats with 17 points.

Daniah Trammell

An Arizona player who scored 15 points in the loss.

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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 are back at home on Wednesday, February 11, when they take on UCF inside Hope Coliseum in Morgantown. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The takeaway

This win keeps West Virginia in the hunt for the Big 12 regular season title, as they remain tied atop the conference standings. The Mountaineers' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for an Arizona team struggling in conference play.