{"id":661389,"date":"2026-03-07T00:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T05:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/?p=661389"},"modified":"2026-03-07T00:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T05:44:15","slug":"no-15-wvu-pulls-away-late-in-67-54-victory-against-arizona-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/2026\/03\/07\/no-15-wvu-pulls-away-late-in-67-54-victory-against-arizona-state\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 15 WVU pulls away late in 67-54 victory against Arizona State"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-adaptive su-image-carousel-slides-style-photo su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-center\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":5000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":false,\"selectedAttraction\":0.025,\"friction\":0.28}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia forward Kierra Wheeler (22) looks for an open teammate against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420349-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia forward Kierra Wheeler (22) looks for an open teammate against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State head coach Molly Miller reacts to a play against West Virginia during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420350-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State head coach Molly Miller reacts to a play against West Virginia during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) brings the ball up court during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420354-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) brings the ball up court during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) drives the ball up the court against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420355-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) drives the ball up the court against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Sydney Woodley (2) defends against Arizona State guard Jyah Lovett (4) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420356-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Sydney Woodley (2) defends against Arizona State guard Jyah Lovett (4) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia head coach Mark Kellogg watches the run of play against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420360-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia head coach Mark Kellogg watches the run of play against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia forward Kierra Wheeler (22) attempts a contested shot against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420361-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia forward Kierra Wheeler (22) attempts a contested shot against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Sydney Shaw (5) attempts to maneuver past the defense of Arizona State guard Gabby Elliott (0) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420365-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Sydney Shaw (5) attempts to maneuver past the defense of Arizona State guard Gabby Elliott (0) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) passes the ball against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420366-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) passes the ball against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA;West Virginia forward Celia Riviere (37) attempts to maneuver past Arizona State forward Heloisa Carrera (14) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420378-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA;West Virginia forward Celia Riviere (37) attempts to maneuver past Arizona State forward Heloisa Carrera (14) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) drives the ball up court against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420380-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) drives the ball up court against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) brings the ball upcourt against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420382-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) brings the ball upcourt against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State forward Deborah Davenport (24) calls for a teammate against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28420998-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State forward Deborah Davenport (24) calls for a teammate against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) is fouled by West Virginia guard Sydney Woodley (2) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421005-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) is fouled by West Virginia guard Sydney Woodley (2) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Last-Tear Poa (13) passes the ball against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421029-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Last-Tear Poa (13) passes the ball against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) attempts to pass the ball ahead of West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421031-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) attempts to pass the ball ahead of West Virginia guard Gia Cooke (3) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Gabby Elliott (0) has the ball stripped by West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421034-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Gabby Elliott (0) has the ball stripped by West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) attempts to maneuver around Arizona State guard Jyah Lovett (4) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421041-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) attempts to maneuver around Arizona State guard Jyah Lovett (4) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) brings the ball up court against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421047-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Marley Washenitz (11) brings the ball up court against West Virginia during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Last-Tear Poa (13) attempts to bypass the defense of West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421049-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State guard Last-Tear Poa (13) attempts to bypass the defense of West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison (10) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State forward Heloisa Carrera (14) breaks for a loose ball ahead of West Virginia forward Celia Riviere (37) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28421050-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State forward Heloisa Carrera (14) breaks for a loose ball ahead of West Virginia forward Celia Riviere (37) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script){su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69aebc84f0501_script);}<\/script>\n<p><em>\u2014 From WVU Athletic Communications<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>KANSAS CITY, Mo.\u00a0<\/b>\u2014 No. 15 West Virginia used an 11-0 run in the late stages of the fourth quarter to get past Arizona State, 67-54, in the quarterfinal of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament on Friday night at T-Mobile Center.<\/p>\n<p>Sydney Shaw led all players with 19 points, knocking down five 3-pointers to tie the program\u2019s single game record at the tournament. Gia Cooke finished with 16 points, while Harrison added 10. Harrison also finished with five assists and three steals and Kierra Wheeler filled the stat sheet with eight rebounds, seven points, two assists and three steals.<\/p>\n<p>After trailing 17\u201311 late in the first quarter, the Mountaineers closed the frame on a 7\u20130 run, taking an 18\u201317 lead on Celia Riviere\u2019s layup with 32 seconds left.<\/p>\n<p>The game\u2019s largest swing came early in the second quarter. Shaw hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession, sparking a 17\u20134 run that included two more Shaw threes, a transition layup and a 3-pointer from Riley Makalusky. West Virginia built a 34\u201321 advantage with 6:05 remaining in the half.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona State cut the lead to 39\u201330 at halftime, then closed within 40\u201336 midway through the third. But WVU answered with an 8\u20132 push, capped by back-to-back baskets from Jordan Harrison and a three-point play from Kierra Wheeler to restore a 48\u201340 margin entering the final minute of the quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun Devils mounted one final charge in the fourth, pulling within 52\u201350 on a Marley Washenitz 3-pointer at the 8:05 mark. West Virginia countered immediately. Shaw drilled a 3-pointer with 7:35 left, igniting an 11\u20130 run that featured another Shaw triple and a transition three from Cooke. The burst stretched the lead to 63\u201350 with 2:37 to play, effectively sealing the win.<\/p>\n<p>Washenitz, a Fairmont native, made four of the Sun Devils\u2019 five threes and led her squad with 14 points.<\/p>\n<p>The Mountaineers (25-6) have reached the 25-win mark for the third straight season. 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