West Virginia (W)

West Virginia Women

Alias
West Virginia (W)
Leagues Played
WNCAAB 292
Links
Wikipedia
Related Teams
West Virginia West Virginia Women

Fixtures

WNCAAB 01/08 00:00 - West Virginia (W) vs Texas Tech (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/11 20:00 - Iowa State (W) vs West Virginia (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/15 00:00 - West Virginia (W) vs TCU (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/18 19:00 - Cincinnati (W) vs West Virginia (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/22 00:00 - West Virginia (W) vs Arizona State (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/25 02:30 - BYU (W) vs West Virginia (W) - View

Results

WNCAAB 01/04 19:00 - Kansas State (W) v West Virginia (W) - View
WNCAAB 01/01 18:00 - [1] West Virginia (W) v Kansas (W) [12] W 79-72
WNCAAB 12/21 19:00 - West Virginia (W) v Houston (W) W 101-46
WNCAAB 12/14 20:00 - Texas A&M (W) v West Virginia (W) W 45-63
WNCAAB 12/12 00:00 - West Virginia (W) v Georgia Tech (W) W 82-50
WNCAAB 12/09 00:00 - [325] Texas Southern (W) v West Virginia (W) [1] W 40-109
WNCAAB 12/06 00:00 - West Virginia (W) v Mercyhurst (W) W 97-51
WNCAAB 12/02 00:00 - West Virginia (W) v Villanova (W) L 59-81
WNCAAB 11/26 18:30 - [68] Ohio State (W) v West Virginia (W) [1] L 83-81
WNCAAB 11/24 18:30 - [149] McNeese State (W) v West Virginia (W) [1] W 63-83
WNCAAB 11/20 15:15 - [107] Box Hill United U20 v West Virginia (W) [1] W 51-80
WNCAAB 11/15 00:00 - [112] Duke (W) v West Virginia (W) [1] W 49-57

The West Virginia Mountaineers women's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. West Virginia has earned twelve bids to the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. In 2017, they won the Big 12 Tournament, despite finishing sixth in the regular season.

History

The first women's basketball team was started in 1973, as a result of the Title IX mandates. The first coach was Kittie Blakemore, who was asked to create a schedule against ten local teams. The first year, the team played 14 games, winning four. The team improved the next year, winning 13 of their 17 games. Blakemore would remain as head coach for 19 seasons, leading the team to a conference tournament championship in the A10 in 1989, and a first-place finish in the regular season in her final season, 1992.

Notable figures

  • Yelena Leuchanka
  • Cathy Parson
  • Olayinka Sanni
  • Georgeann Wells

Head coaches

  • Kittie Blakemore (1973–1992)
  • Bill Fiske (1984–1987)
  • Scott Harrelson (1987–1996)
  • Susan Walvius (1996–1998)
  • Alexis Basil (1998–2001)
  • Mike Carey (2001–2022)
  • Dawn Plitzuweit (2022–2023)
  • Mark Kellogg (2023-2024)
The West Virginia Women’s Basketball Team, representing West Virginia University, is a prominent and competitive program within NCAA Division I athletics. Known for their passionate play and strong team spirit, the West Virginia Women’s Basketball team has established a reputation for excellence on the court. They compete in the Big 12 Conference and have a rich history of success, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and deep runs in postseason play. The team is celebrated for its talented roster, dedicated coaching staff, and unwavering support from passionate fans. Committed to both athletic excellence and academic achievement, the West Virginia Women’s Basketball team continues to inspire and elevate women’s sports in the region and beyond.