No. 17 West Virginia Women Crush Cincinnati 118-60

Mountaineers hit season-high 15 3-pointers in blowout win

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 17 ranked West Virginia women's basketball team dominated Cincinnati 118-60 in the regular season finale, led by career-high performances from Sydney Shaw (24 points), Kierra Wheeler (21 points, 10 rebounds), Jordan Harrison (20 points, 10 assists), and Gia Cooke (20 points). The Mountaineers hit a season-best 15 3-pointers in the blowout victory.

Why it matters

The win gives West Virginia momentum heading into the Big 12 Tournament, where they earned a double-bye to the quarterfinals. The Mountaineers are looking to make a deep postseason run after a strong regular season. For Cincinnati, the loss ends their season on a down note as they prepare for the conference tournament as the No. 13 seed.

The details

West Virginia jumped out to a 35-9 lead in the first half, fueled by an 18-3 run, and never looked back. The Mountaineers scored 25 points off 18 Cincinnati turnovers. The Bearcats were led by Mya Perry's 19 points, but were overmatched against the talented West Virginia squad.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • West Virginia will play in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals on Friday.
  • Cincinnati will be the No. 13 seed in the Big 12 Tournament and play in the first round on Wednesday.

The players

Sydney Shaw

A West Virginia player who scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-9 from 3-point range.

Kierra Wheeler

A West Virginia player who had 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

Jordan Harrison

A West Virginia player who scored 20 points and dished out 10 assists.

Gia Cooke

A West Virginia player who scored 20 points in the blowout victory.

Mya Perry

The leading scorer for Cincinnati with 19 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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcases West Virginia's offensive firepower and depth, as four players scored 20+ points in the blowout win. The Mountaineers are peaking at the right time and will be a tough out in the Big 12 Tournament and beyond.