The No. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball team moved to 3-0 on the season after defeating Georgia Tech 81-63 on Sunday afternoon. The Mountaineers controlled the contest at McCamish Pavilion, establishing a lead they never relinquished.
According to a report from wvusports.com, West Virginia opened the game with a 10-2 run and built a double-digit advantage less than three minutes into the first quarter. The Mountaineers led for the entire afternoon, preventing the Yellow Jackets from ever tying the score or taking the lead.
West Virginia’s early momentum was fueled by a 27-point first quarter that pushed the lead to 27-16. The Mountaineers maintained that pace through the halftime break, holding a 43-30 advantage.
Defensive pressure played a central role in the victory. West Virginia forced Georgia Tech into 19 turnovers, which the Mountaineers converted into 15 points. The team finished the game with 13 steals and five blocks.
The Mountaineers’ efficiency was evident in their shooting splits and rebounding numbers:
No. 24 #WVU crushes Georgia Tech in first road test https://t.co/RXKF5uozyY
| Category | West Virginia Statistic |
|---|---|
| Field Goal Percentage | 48.4% (30-of-62) |
| Points in the Paint | 42 |
| Total Rebounds | 37 (Advantage over GT) |
| Assists | 20 |
Sophomore forward Skylar Forbes led the Mountaineers with 23 points. Her performance included three 3-pointers, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Gia Cooke contributed 20 points, matching Forbes with three successful shots from beyond the arc. Kennedy Harris added 11 points and three assists to the scoring effort.
In the paint, Khyala Ngodu recorded nine points along with a game-high 10 rebounds and four blocks. Divine Tumba provided 10 points and five rebounds coming off the bench. Zahirah Walton contributed 5 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Georgia Tech was led by Talayah Walker, who scored 21 points, while Ariadna Termis added 14 points in the loss.
The Mountaineers will continue their road stretch at the Greenbrier Tipoff. West Virginia is scheduled to play Northwestern on Friday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The game will take place inside Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and will be broadcast on CBSSN.
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