No. 19 West Virginia Women Rout UCF 106-56

Mountaineers cruise to fourth straight win behind big games from Makalusky and Wheeler

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The No. 19 West Virginia women's basketball team routed UCF 106-56 on Wednesday night, led by 20 points from junior forward Riley Makalusky off the bench and 18 points from senior guard Kierra Wheeler. The Mountaineers cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant performance.

Why it matters

This decisive win for the ranked Mountaineers continues their strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth and scoring ability. The lopsided result against UCF demonstrates West Virginia's potential as a contender in the Big 12 conference.

The details

Makalusky came off the bench to score 20 points in just 20 minutes of action, while Wheeler added 18 points for the Mountaineers. West Virginia led by 20 points at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring UCF 56-29 over the final two quarters.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Riley Makalusky

A junior forward for the West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team who scored 20 points off the bench in the win over UCF.

Kierra Wheeler

A senior guard for the West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team who scored 18 points in the victory.

West Virginia Mountaineers

The women's basketball team from West Virginia University, currently ranked No. 19 in the nation.

UCF

The University of Central Florida women's basketball team, who were defeated 106-56 by West Virginia.

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The takeaway

West Virginia's dominant win over UCF showcases the Mountaineers' depth and scoring ability, positioning them as a team to watch in the Big 12 conference this season.