West Virginia Mountaineers Edge Past Colorado Buffaloes
In a closely contested game on Wednesday night, the 20th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers edged past the Colorado Buffaloes with a final score of 61-55. The standout performance came from Jordan Harrison, who contributed 18 points to West Virginia’s victory.
Pivotal Moments
Gia Cooke’s impressive driving layup marked a pivotal moment, expanding the Mountaineers’ lead to 51-42 with just over eight minutes remaining. Despite their efforts, the Buffaloes mounted a response with an 8-1 run, narrowing the gap to 52-50 with under five minutes left to play. However, they were unable to close in as Cooke secured her team’s advantage with two crucial layups in the final moments, ensuring West Virginia maintained a five-point lead each time.
Key Contributions
In addition to Harrison and Cooke, who finished with 12 points, Sydney Shaw also played a key role, contributing 11 points to the scoreboard. Carter McCray was a force on the boards, hauling in 10 rebounds as the Mountaineers improved their record to 19-5 overall and 9-3 in the Big 12, marking their fifth win in their last six outings.
Colorado’s Performance
On the opposing side, Colorado’s Jade Masogayo led her team with 13 points, while Desiree Wooten added 12. Logyn Greer chipped in with 11 points and Tabitha Betson registered 10 rebounds along with seven points. The defeat halted Colorado’s three-game win streak, bringing their record to 15-8 and 6-5 in conference play.
Game Summary
West Virginia initially seized control of the match when Cooke hit a jumper with 1:36 left in the second quarter, allowing them a 37-34 advantage at halftime. Harrison notably delivered 13 of his points in the first half, while Masogayo and Greer were the leading scorers in the first half for Colorado with nine and seven points respectively.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Mountaineers will face Arizona in their next outing on Saturday, while Colorado prepares to host No. 14 TCU on Sunday.
