Overview
- West Virginia Mountaineers secured a 78-59 victory over Columbia Lions in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
- JJ Quinerly led West Virginia with 27 points, showcasing why she earned First Team All-Big 12 honors and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.
- Columbia entered the game following their historic first NCAA Tournament win against Washington, but struggled against West Virginia's defensive intensity.
- The Mountaineers forced numerous turnovers and maintained their high-scoring pace, averaging 75.9 points per game this season.
- West Virginia will face the winner of the North Carolina vs. Oregon State matchup in the tournament's second round.