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WVU Women's Basketball Earns No. 2 Seed in Big 12 Tournament
Mountaineers to host NCAA Tournament first-round game with strong finish
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team has earned the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament after finishing the regular season with a 26-4 record. The Mountaineers will receive a double-bye and not have to play until the tournament semifinals on March 7th. With a strong performance in the Big 12 Tournament, WVU could secure hosting duties for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Why it matters
Earning the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament is a significant accomplishment for the Mountaineers, as it puts them in prime position to make a deep run and potentially earn a coveted NCAA Tournament hosting spot. Hosting first-round NCAA Tournament games would be a major boost for the program and provide an exciting atmosphere for the Morgantown community.
The details
The Mountaineers finished the regular season with a 26-4 record, edging out the Baylor Lady Bears for the No. 2 seed. As the No. 2 seed, WVU will receive a double-bye and not have to play until the tournament semifinals on March 7th. Their semifinal opponent will be determined by the winner of a matchup between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats on March 4th, followed by the winner of that game facing the Iowa State Hawkeyes on March 5th.
- The Big 12 Tournament semifinals are scheduled for March 7th at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
- The Big 12 Tournament championship game will be played on March 8th at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
The players
Mark Kellogg
The head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team, who is in his third season leading the program.
TCU Horned Frogs
The team that won the outright Big 12 regular season title with a 26-4 overall record.
What’s next
With a strong performance in the Big 12 Tournament, the West Virginia Mountaineers could secure hosting duties for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The top 16 overall seeds act as the host cities for first-round and second-round matchups.
The takeaway
The West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team has positioned itself for a deep postseason run after earning the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. With the potential to host NCAA Tournament games, the Mountaineers have an opportunity to create an exciting atmosphere for the Morgantown community and take their program to new heights.
