West Virginia Routs Arizona in Big 12 Women’s Basketball Matchup

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Interstat) — West Virginia used a dominant first half to cruise past Arizona 87-68 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers built a 50-26 halftime lead behind 23 first-quarter points and never looked back. West Virginia forced 28 turnovers, converting them into 38 points. Jordan Harrison led West Virginia with 14 points and five assists. Kierra Wheeler added 17 points and Sydney Shaw scored 16.

Arizona’s Tanyuel Welch scored a team-high 17 points. The Wildcats shot just 4 for 8 from the free-throw line and 2 of 6 from three-point range. West Virginia improved to 20-5 overall, while Arizona fell to 11-12.