West Virginia scored five points in the last six seconds of the regulation in the last six seconds, forcing overtime in Bramalage Collaiseum to defeat the Cancer state climbers 73–64.
Number 10 Wildcats excluded number 22 West Virginia, in additional session to hand over its fourth loss of 15–6 season in additional session.
Moving from 57-53 left six seconds, WVU Junior Guard JJ Quinary hit three-plants to draw climbers within one point. WVU fouled Ayoka Lee, who scored a game-high 34 points. Lee joined one of two free throw to insert wildcats by 58-56.
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Without a timeout at his disposal, Jordan Harrison hopes the last two defenders of two defenders and a trimmed with the end of the time, sent the game to overtime tied at 58.
In overtime, climbers got cold from the floor, giving only 2-9 shots. The KSU went 9-11 from the free throw line to secure the victory.
“I really proud our group. I thought it was a really good women’s college basketball game, with two to the toe and back and forth with two really good teams, ”said WVU’s head coach Mark Kelog.
“I wish we certainly came out at the other end. There is no moral victory for us or nothing like that, but I really proud our group.”
West Virginia led 13–5 after the initial quarter and took a lead of 41–35 in the final frame.
In addition to his 34 points, Lee held a game-high 12 rebound for Wildcats.
“Lee is a problem. He is an all-American for a reason. He is one of the best post players in the country. ,
Quinary led climbers with 23 points.
West Virginia (22-4, 11-4 Big 12) ranks fourth in the conference to play three games. Oklahoma (13–2) goes from a game on K-STET and Texas (12-3). Mountaineers look at the boiler on Saturday to avenge the earlier loss in Kolizium.
“We don’t have a long time to relax or think about it. But we will be better. Salute to K-STET. ,