West Virginia, ranked 20th, secured a 61-55 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night. Jordan Harrison led the Mountaineers with 18 points, while Gia Cooke’s driving layup helped extend West Virginia’s lead to 51-42 with just over eight minutes remaining. Colorado responded with an 8-1 run to narrow the gap to 52-50, but West Virginia maintained control to close out the game.
The win improves West Virginia’s standing and demonstrates their ability to hold off a late Colorado rally in a closely contested matchup.
**Why this matters**
This victory reinforces West Virginia’s position as a top-25 team and highlights their resilience in tight games. It also impacts conference standings and could influence seeding in upcoming postseason tournaments.
Source: NewsData