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GW @ West Virginia University
Next up: West Virginia University (WVU) Mountaineers
Conference: Big 12
Time: November 5, 2026; 7 PM ET
Venue: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown WV
2025-26 Record: 28-7 (14-4 in the Big 12)
2027 Projection: 4th
Current Record: 1-0
Common Opponents: URI, Northwestern, Arizona
Last Time Out: 54-51 win at the Puerto Rico Shootout in 2023-24 season
Broadcast: ESPN+
Opponent Summary: GW travels to Morgantown, West Virginia on Wednesday to take on the Mountaineers. On the heels of a less than meaningful encounter with UDC, the Revs face perhaps their toughest opponent of the regular season in WVU. Although losing a significant portion of their starting rotation to graduation last season, leading scorer Gia Cooke (15.0 ppg) returns to lead a squad that starts the season ranked 24th in the nation in the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll. And despite the graduation losses, Cooke, a preseason All-Big 12 selection, has a lot of help, thanks primarily to the A10. Joining the Mountaineers this season are three All A10 selections from last season – Zahirah Walton and Kennedy Harris (GMU), and Alexas Bordas (Duquesne). The Mountaineers also landed All Big East Forward Skylar Forbes from Marquette among several other additional transfers.
About the game: In WVU’s opening game on Tuesday, the Mountaineers held on to win a closely contested game (68-64) against GW A10 rival URI. Cooke led the way for WVU with 28 points, and Walton pitched in 12 points. WVU led for most of the game, and led by as many as 15 points, but URI was able to narrow the lead in the 4th quarter. A key factor for WVU was scoring 18 points on 20 URI turnovers and gaining a 25-13 advantage in free throw attempts. The Revs’ backcourt will have to take care of the ball and the defense will have to have neutralize the physical inside play of Walton and Forbes in order to compete. This game will be a good early test for GW, and an opportunity for fans to see the team in action against a long, athletic, and physical Power 5 opponent.
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Re: GW @ West Virginia University
Thanks for the preview xAC!
Not a bad showing. WV's pressure was relentless. They were also a lot bigger. Refs didn't help either with some of the calls. Biggest surprise is that not a single player fouled out. Earlier in the game, I wasn't sure GW was going to be able to field five players by the fourth quarter.
I am a huge Newell fan after tonight. Amazing motor and most athletic GW player in a very long time. Habbal is a good passer. Konate was very impactful when in the game.
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Re: GW @ West Virginia University
Final Result: GW loses tough battle to WVU 78-66.
GW started Bair, Lewis, Newell, Reynolds, and Sims. The size differential between the two teams was noticeable. WVU opened with full court pressure, but GW was able to handle it early. The Mountaineer’s size was a problem, creating early foul trouble for the Revs. Despite a rash of turnovers for GW in the waning moments of the 1st quarter, a trey by Sims with the clock winding down gave GW a 16-14 lead going into the second period. Unfortunately, Reynolds was hit by a second foul that sent her to the bench. With Reynolds on the bench for the entire 2nd quarter, the Rev’s offense stalled early, and the turnovers started to pile up. They managed get some scoring late, but trailed 37-31 at the end of the half. 15 GW turnovers led to WVU 20 points in the 1st half. Newell had 9 points for the Revs, and Lewis chipped in 6 points. Forbes led the Mountaineers with 13 points, followed by 11 from Walton. More turnovers for GW to start the 2nd half allowed the Mountaineers to increase their lead to double figures. The Revs managed to trail by only 59-50 after 3 periods, and only several missed offensive opportunities prevented the game from being closer. GW did get within 6 points in the final quarter, but WVU was able to close out the game. Newell led the Revs with 19 points and Reynolds finished with 18 points. Forbes led WVU with 26 points, including 6-10 from beyond the arc. Walton had 17 points and Tumba scored 15 points.
GW shot 47% from then field, but lost too many possessions on turnovers. The defense also played well, forcing 20 WVU turnovers and holding Cooke to 7 points. WVU took advantage of their size and dominated on the inside, with their front court contributing to 62 of the Mountaineers’ 78 points. Lack of size will continue to be an issue for GW, but the team fought hard and played respectably against a really talented squad.
Georgetown is next, so on to the next big test for the GW Revolutionaries.
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