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WVU Women’s Basketball Claims Big 12 Title, Advances to NCAA

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

West Virginia University (WVU) women's basketball team won the Big 12 tournament, defeating top-seeded TCU 62-53.
Senior guard Jordan Harrison led WVU with 21 points and earned Most Outstanding Player honors.
This is WVU's second Big 12 tournament title and their first since 2017.
The Mountaineers improved to 27-6 and earned an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
WVU's defense forced 11 turnovers and held a 41-34 rebounding edge.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1996, the Big 12 Conference united ten universities, including West Virginia University (WVU), following the dissolution of the Southwest Conference. The conference has evolved significantly, with WVU winning its second Big 12 tournament title in 2023, showcasing its competitive growth. This victory secured an automatic NCAA tournament berth, highlighting the importance of conference affiliations in collegiate sports success.

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Story summary

West Virginia University (WVU) women's basketball team won the Big 12 tournament, defeating top-seeded TCU 62-53.
Senior guard Jordan Harrison led WVU with 21 points and earned Most Outstanding Player honors.
This is WVU's second Big 12 tournament title and their first since 2017.
The Mountaineers improved to 27-6 and earned an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
WVU's defense forced 11 turnovers and held a 41-34 rebounding edge.

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