The No. 18 ranked West Virginia women’s basketball team achieved their 13th conference win of the season with an 85-69 victory over Cincinnati. Senior guard JJ Quinerly led the way with 31 points, marking her sixth career 30+ point game. The team dominated the glass, outrebounding the Bearcats 47-29, with a 21-9 advantage on the offensive boards. Junior guard Jordan Harrison contributed 21 points, while freshman forward Jordan Thomas added 16 points and 8 rebounds.
The win marked the team’s second-fewest Big 12 conference losses in a season and the fewest since 2014. West Virginia forced Cincinnati into 16 turnovers, continuing their streak of over 15 turnovers forced in 62 consecutive games. The Mountaineers led throughout the game, with Quinerly scoring the team’s opening points and maintaining a hot hand throughout.
West Virginia now looks ahead to the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship, where they will determine their seed on Sunday evening. The championship is set to take place from March 5-9 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The team’s success against Cincinnati has extended their winning streak to nine against the Bearcats, with a 5-3 record at Fifth Third Arena. This victory solidifies their position heading into the postseason tournament, where they aim to build on their strong regular season performance.
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