West Virginia Crushes Cincinnati 118-60 on Senior Day

Mountaineers set program record with second-highest scoring output in team history

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The West Virginia Mountaineers put on an offensive showcase, crushing the Cincinnati Bearcats 118-60 on Senior Day. The 118 points are the second-most in program history, with four players scoring 20 or more points in the dominant victory.

Why it matters

This historic performance highlights the offensive firepower of the Mountaineers, who have proven capable of putting up huge numbers this season. The win also caps off a strong regular season for West Virginia, who have now won at least 25 games in each of the last two seasons under head coach Mark Kellogg.

The details

West Virginia raced out to a 30-9 lead in the first quarter, forcing 15 Cincinnati turnovers in the first half alone. The Mountaineers' offense was firing on all cylinders, with four players - Sydney Shaw (24 points), Gia Cooke (20 points), Meme Wheeler (21 points, 10 rebounds), and Jordan Harrison (20 points, 10 assists) - all finishing with 20 or more points. The 118 points are the second-most in program history, behind only a 131-point outburst against Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1982.

  • West Virginia scored 118 points, the second-highest single-game total in program history.
  • The Mountaineers have now scored 100+ points four times this season, the most in a single season in program history.

The players

Mark Kellogg

Head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team.

Sydney Shaw

A West Virginia player who led the team with 24 points in the victory.

Gia Cooke

A West Virginia player who scored 20 points and finished the regular season as the team's leading scorer.

Meme Wheeler

A West Virginia player who recorded a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Jordan Harrison

A West Virginia player who recorded a 20-point, 10-assist double-double on Senior Day.

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What they’re saying

“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)

What’s next

West Virginia will next compete in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, from March 4th to March 9th. The Mountaineers will wait to see their seeding and opponent after the result of the TCU vs Baylor game.

The takeaway

This historic offensive performance by the West Virginia Mountaineers showcases the team's firepower and ability to put up huge numbers, cementing their status as one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season. Despite the loss of a star player, the Mountaineers have continued to thrive under head coach Mark Kellogg, winning at least 25 games in each of his first two seasons.