West Virginia Mountaineers Dominate Niagara Purple Eagles at WVU Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a commanding display of basketball, the West Virginia Mountaineers outplayed the Niagara Purple Eagles with a final score of 103-52. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visitors fell to 0-1.
The West Virginia Mountaineers showcased their dominance early on at the WVU Coliseum, setting a vigorous pace that left the Niagara Purple Eagles struggling to keep up. The home team exploded out of the gates with an impressive 32 points in the first quarter alone and maintained their scoring momentum throughout each subsequent quarter, adding another 23, 24, and finally another 24 points to their tally by game's end.
The Mountaineers' offensive execution was nothing short of remarkable. They converted an astounding 70 percent of their two-point attempts and finished with a solid overall field goal percentage of 55. Their prowess from inside painted a stark contrast against their modest three-point shooting performance which stood at just under one-fifth successful.
Defensively, West Virginia was relentless as well. They amassed a total of twenty-five steals which played a crucial role in generating thirty-nine points off turnovers. This defensive pressure compounded troubles for Niagara who ended up turning over the ball thirty-two times during the contest.
On top of that, West Virginia dominated on rebounds with forty-nine compared to Niagara's twenty-five; this included sixteen offensive boards which contributed significantly to eighteen second-chance points for the home side. The disparity was also evident in assists where West Virginia led comfortably with twenty-one assists reflecting both teamwork and efficient ball movement.
Niagara did have moments where they shone through despite being overshadowed by West Virginia’s performance. They managed fifty-two points overall with ten fast break points and nineteen from turnovers showcasing some resilience against mounting pressure from opponents' defense.
As fans look ahead after this emphatic victory by West Virginia Mountaineers women’s basketball team, attention turns toward future challenges. The next game is set against Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on December 30th at approximately six o'clock Eastern Time Zone evening hours. Fans eager to support can follow along as there are no current broadcasts scheduled for this upcoming encounter.