No. 18 West Virginia Routs Kansas 76-43, Extends Home Win Streak

No. 18 West Virginia University women's basketball team achieved a decisive 76-43 victory over Kansas, propelled by a strong defensive performance that forced 29 turnovers. Sydney Shaw led the Mountaineers with a career-high 22 points, scoring 13 in the first quarter as West Virginia opened the game with an 18-0 run. The Mountaineers maintained control throughout, holding a comfortable lead at halftime and extending it further in the second half, with notable contributions from JJ Quinerly and Jordan Harrison, who added 16 and 15 points, respectively. West Virginia improved to 18-4 overall and 8-3 in Big 12 play, remaining undefeated at home with a perfect 13-0 record. The team will next face Houston on February 8. Their defensive intensity and ability to capitalize on turnovers were key factors in securing this victory.