LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2024) – The West Virginia University women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with No. 5-seed Kentucky in double overtime in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. After a penalty shootout to decide the advancing team, the Wildcats advanced to Second Round by a 4-2 count inside the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday night.

Both teams found the back of the net in the second half, but after two overtime periods, the score remained knotted at 1-1 and went to the penalty shootout. The score was tied 1-1 after the first round, but UK took a 2-1 lead after the second. Going into the fourth round with Kentucky holding a 3-2 lead, WVU missed its kick and UK converted to take the shootout win.

The first half ended scoreless, with neither team getting a great look at the goal. The two teams went into the break with just one shot on goal apiece. Out of the break, the Mountaineers struck early when sophomore defender Olivia Shertzer found the back of the net with a rocket from the top of the 18-yard box in the 52nd minute. She dribbled up the sideline and into the attacking third before sending the ball into the upper right-hand corner of the net. The score marked her second of the season.

Unfortunately, Kentucky drew level a few minutes later to make the score 1-1, which held until the end of the second overtime period. The box score showed a 20-18 Kentucky advantage in shots, but the Mountaineers held an 8-4 lead in shots on goal. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Smith tallied seven saves in the contest.

With the draw, WVU moves to 23-20-6 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, the Mountaineers are 3-4 in penalty shootouts in tournament play.

West Virginia concluded the 2024 season Friday night, finishing the year with a 12-5-3 overall record, as well as an 8-2-1 record in Big 12 Conference play. The Mountaineers 12 wins this season marked their most 2019, while the eight conference wins are the most since 2016. WVU returned to the NCAA Tournament for the 23rd time in program history and earned its first at-large bid since 2020. Furthermore, coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and the Mountaineers earned the program’s 400th win on Oct. 13, as the Mountaineers’ all-time record now stands at 402-143-76.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University women's basketball team defeated Texas A&M, 83-62, on Friday inside the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown.

West Virginia took a four-point lead into halftime but came out of the break to outscore the Aggies 27-7 in the third. The Mountaineer defense shined in the frame, forcing eight turnovers and limiting the Aggies to just a 3-of-9 mark from the floor. WVU caught fire offensively in the quarter, making five three-pointers and finishing the frame 10-of-15 from the floor.

The Mountaineers were efficient from beyond the arc, shooting at a 60 percent mark for the first time in a game since Dec. 13, 2020, against James Madison.

Senior guard JJ Quinerly led the Mountaineers' scoring effort for the second straight game pouring in 27 points after shooting 56 percent from the floor. She knocked down 4-of-5 three-point attempts, adding four assists and two steals.

Fifth year forward Kylee Blacksten knocked down a career-high five three-pointers to score 17 points. Junior guard Sydney Shaw was the final Mountaineer in double-figures with 12 points. It marks the fourth straight game the Miami, Florida native has hit double figures.

Junior guard Jordan Harrison managed the floor, dishing out eight assists to match a season-high. She added eight points, four rebounds and two steals. Senior guard Kyah Watson filled the stat sheet, recording game-highs in both rebounds (8) and steals (7). Her steals are a career-high as she added five points.

West Virginia jumped out to a 10-4 lead to the first media timeout. Blacksten had the hot hand during the run, knocking down two from beyond the arc. Quinerly had the other four points on a putback and two at the foul line. The Mountaineers pushed their lead to as many as 10 points, thanks to a Shaw corner three and four straight points from freshman forward Jordan Thomas. Texas A&M scored the quarter's final six points over the closing two minutes as WVU led 17-13 after the first.

The Aggies scored first, cutting the WVU lead to just two points. Leading 20-17 at the 7:39 mark, WVU strung together three straight scores to push their lead to nine points at the media timeout. Texas A&M outscored West Virginia 12-7 over the final five minutes to a 33-29 lead at the break.

West Virginia held the Aggies scoreless over the opening five minutes of the third quarter. On the offensive end, WVU also found a rhythm. The Mountaineers were 5-of-7 from the floor, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc to trigger a 14-0 run. West Virginia added another double-digit scoring spurt over the final five minutes, a 10-0 run before the Aggies hit a buzzer-beater three as time expired.

Texas A&M outscored the Mountaineers 26-23 in the fourth as WVU went on to win by 21 points. It marks the fourth time this season WVU has defeated an opponent by 20 or more points.

West Virginia finished the game with a 30-20 advantage on the glass, including a 13-5 mark in offensive boards. West Virginia led the category despite a size difference at nearly every position.

Of note, WVU is now 2-1 all-time in the series against Texas A&M and 1-0 in contests played at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers have now run their nonconference home win streak to 32 games, dating back to the 2018-19 season. West Virginia is 13-24 all-time against the Southeastern Conference and is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against teams from the conference.

Next up, West Virginia stays at home to face Bowling Green on Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown. The Mountaineers and Falcons are set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET.

We lost to f'n Pitt in football and basketball. Fire the AD!

anyone watching it tonight? I probably will only because I have Netflix already. Would love to see Tyson absolutely destroy Paul, but have a feeling it's rigged to give Paul a W.

Lost on penalty kicks in Lexington and were eliminated in first round of NCAA.

Why is this great win rarely mentioned?

To the acc network, wise decision putting this on espn plus

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University women's basketball team defeated Texas A&M, 83-62, on Friday inside the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown.

West Virginia took a four-point lead into halftime but came out of the break to outscore the Aggies 27-7 in the third. The Mountaineer defense shined in the frame, forcing eight turnovers and limiting the Aggies to just a 3-of-9 mark from the floor. WVU caught fire offensively in the quarter, making five three-pointers and finishing the frame 10-of-15 from the floor.

The Mountaineers were efficient from beyond the arc, shooting at a 60 percent mark for the first time in a game since Dec. 13, 2020, against James Madison.

Senior guard JJ Quinerly led the Mountaineers' scoring effort for the second straight game pouring in 27 points after shooting 56 percent from the floor. She knocked down 4-of-5 three-point attempts, adding four assists and two steals.

Fifth year forward Kylee Blacksten knocked down a career-high five three-pointers to score 17 points. Junior guard Sydney Shaw was the final Mountaineer in double-figures with 12 points. It marks the fourth straight game the Miami, Florida native has hit double figures.

Junior guard Jordan Harrison managed the floor, dishing out eight assists to match a season-high. She added eight points, four rebounds and two steals. Senior guard Kyah Watson filled the stat sheet, recording game-highs in both rebounds (8) and steals (7). Her steals are a career-high as she added five points.

West Virginia jumped out to a 10-4 lead to the first media timeout. Blacksten had the hot hand during the run, knocking down two from beyond the arc. Quinerly had the other four points on a putback and two at the foul line. The Mountaineers pushed their lead to as many as 10 points, thanks to a Shaw corner three and four straight points from freshman forward Jordan Thomas. Texas A&M scored the quarter's final six points over the closing two minutes as WVU led 17-13 after the first.

The Aggies scored first, cutting the WVU lead to just two points. Leading 20-17 at the 7:39 mark, WVU strung together three straight scores to push their lead to nine points at the media timeout. Texas A&M outscored West Virginia 12-7 over the final five minutes to a 33-29 lead at the break.

West Virginia held the Aggies scoreless over the opening five minutes of the third quarter. On the offensive end, WVU also found a rhythm. The Mountaineers were 5-of-7 from the floor, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc to trigger a 14-0 run. West Virginia added another double-digit scoring spurt over the final five minutes, a 10-0 run before the Aggies hit a buzzer-beater three as time expired.

Texas A&M outscored the Mountaineers 26-23 in the fourth as WVU went on to win by 21 points. It marks the fourth time this season WVU has defeated an opponent by 20 or more points.

West Virginia finished the game with a 30-20 advantage on the glass, including a 13-5 mark in offensive boards. West Virginia led the category despite a size difference at nearly every position.

Of note, WVU is now 2-1 all-time in the series against Texas A&M and 1-0 in contests played at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers have now run their nonconference home win streak to 32 games, dating back to the 2018-19 season. West Virginia is 13-24 all-time against the Southeastern Conference and is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against teams from the conference.

Next up, West Virginia stays at home to face Bowling Green on Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown. The Mountaineers and Falcons are set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET.

Landing in sPittsburgh in 20…sitting in 121…LFG Mountaineers!

In the last few years, it seems like the men’s and women’s basketball teams often have their games scheduled at the same times or overlapping viewing windows.

Tonight, WBB is on at 7pm and MBB is on at 8pm, both being bigger matchups, both on ESPN+.

I understand it’s out of our control, but what’s the thought process here? Why would ESPN/Big 12 want to split viewership when they could easily move either game to Saturday or Sunday?

I’m struggling to find a good reason this happens so often.

Was asking Keno for his pick this week but found it in a thread below.

Anybody watch the KSU LSU game? Hawkins went 0-4 at three, 3-10 FG, scored 8 pts in a 76-65 loss to LSU. With about 40 seconds he took an off ball cheap shot on an opposing player and they had a little dust up after the game. They are paying this guy 2M in NIL. Embarrassing.

I added a new section with @Op2's stats, with his permission of course.

Practice squad for now but actually may get a shot at some point considering the mess they have and the fact they know/like him down there. Even if he does it's not a situation set up for success ( to say the least) but best of luck to a great Mountaineer.