West Virginia venceu Miami (Ohio) por 82-54 na primeira rodada do Torneio da NCAA, avançando para enfrentar Kentucky. West Virginia beat Miami (Ohio) 82-54 in the NCAA Tournament first round, advancing to face Kentucky.

West Virginia derrotou Miami (Ohio) por 82-54 na primeira rodada do Torneio NCAA feminino em 21 de março de 2026, em Morgantown, avançando para a segunda rodada. West Virginia defeated Miami (Ohio) 82-54 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2026, in Morgantown, advancing to the second round. Sydney Shaw liderou os Mountaineers com 19 pontos e nove rebotes, enquanto Gia Cooke acrescentou 18 pontos. Sydney Shaw led the Mountaineers with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Gia Cooke added 18 points. West Virginia construiu uma vantagem decisiva depois de um 17-0 alimentado por cinco revezes, superou Miami 48-22 na pintura e ultrapassou-os 40-24. West Virginia built a decisive lead after a 17-0 run fueled by five turnovers, outscored Miami 48-22 in the paint, and outrebounded them 40-24. Jordan Harrison contribuiu com 15 pontos e oito assistências, e Kierra Wheeler acrescentou 14 pontos e nove rebotes. Jordan Harrison contributed 15 points and eight assists, and Kierra Wheeler added 14 points and nine rebounds. Miami (Ohio), campeã do MAC e 28-7, foi liderada por Amber Scalia com 14 pontos. Miami (Ohio), the MAC champion and 28-7, was led by Amber Scalia with 14 points. West Virginia, a quarta colocada, enfrentará o quinto lugar Kentucky na segunda rodada. West Virginia, the fourth seed, will face fifth-seeded Kentucky in the second round.