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West Virginia Women's Basketball Defeats Oklahoma State 72-40
No. 19 Mountaineers dominate from start to finish in Big 12 matchup
Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:13pm
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The No. 19 West Virginia women's basketball team defeated Oklahoma State 72-40 on Saturday, fueled by a strong offensive performance and a dominant start. Gia Cooke led all scorers with 21 points, including five 3-pointers, while Kierra Wheeler recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Why it matters
This decisive victory provides a significant boost to West Virginia's confidence as they approach the final stretch of the Big 12 conference schedule. Maintaining this level of performance will be crucial for the Mountaineers as they look to secure a strong postseason position.
The details
West Virginia began the game with an 8-0 run and led by double digits before the end of the first quarter. The Mountaineers' shooting accuracy proved crucial, converting 29 of 57 field goal attempts (51%). In contrast, Oklahoma State struggled, shooting just 23% from the field. West Virginia's momentum continued into the second quarter, where an 18-2 run extended their lead to 49-23 at halftime.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- West Virginia began the game with an 8-0 run.
The players
Gia Cooke
Led all scorers with 21 points, including five 3-pointers.
Kierra Wheeler
Recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Jordan Harrison
Added 12 points for West Virginia.
Stailee Heard
Was the leading scorer for Oklahoma State with 13 points.
What’s next
West Virginia is scheduled to visit UCF on Wednesday. Oklahoma State will travel to Iowa State on Wednesday as well. Both teams will likely aim to build on their recent performances as they continue conference play.
The takeaway
This decisive victory for the No. 19 West Virginia Mountaineers highlights their strong offensive performance and dominant start, which could provide a significant boost to their confidence as they approach the final stretch of the Big 12 conference schedule.
