West Virginia women set for midweek matchup with Kansas

The matchup will be the 26th meeting between WVU (17-4, 7-3 Big 12) and Kansas (14-8, 4-7 Big 12). West Virginia is 18-7 all-time against KU, including a 9-3 mark when playing inside the WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers have won two straight against the Jayhawks and are winners of 14 of the last 17 meetings, dating back to 2015.

Senior guard JJ Quinerly (19.2), junior guard Jordan Harrison (13.2) and junior guard Sydney Shaw (12.7) pace the Mountaineers scoring production this season.

Quinerly’s scoring average is the fifth-best in the conference and 31st in the nation.

Harrison’s 4.9 assists per game leads WVU and ranks 9th in the Big 12. Senior guard Kyah Watson has grabbed 7.7 rebounds per game which ranks fifth in the Big 12 while her 3.1 steals per game ranks second and Quinerly’s 3.5 steals per game is first.

The Big 12’s leaders in steals last season, Quinerly (69), Watson (66) and Harrison (41), are at it again this season averaging over two steals per contest.

Junior guard Sydney Shaw and Senior guard Sydney Woodley have also gotten in on the action with 40 and 38 steals this season, giving WVU five players with 38+ steals through 20 games.

The Mountaineers have forced 15+ turnovers in every game this season, including 20+ in 17 games, to average 25.2 per game. The mark ranks third in the nation.

The Mountaineers have forced 30-plus turnovers in six games, including a season-high 44. WVU ranks second in the nation with 14.6 steals per game and holds a +9.1 turnover margin.

West Virginia is averaging 78.3 points per game while outscoring their opponents by an average of 25.1 points.

Quinerly currently sits No. 7 on the all-time scoring list with 1,747, behind Talisha Hargis (1995-98) with 1,751. She is 3rd in steals with 300 and needs 50 more to catch Jenny Hillen (1986-89) for second.

Kansas features two scoring in double figures, led by S’Mya Nichols’ 20.2 points per game which is third in the Big 12 Conference this season.

Her 4.9 assists per game also leads KU.

Elle Evans also averages double-figure scoring with 14.0 points per game. Regan Williams grabs 5.2 rebounds while Laia Conesa averages 1.5 steals per game.

The Jayhawks sit a 4-7 in conference play and are 2-3 when playing in road games.

Kansas scores 67.1 points per game this season while limiting its opponent to just 64.9 points per game.

WVU is set to host its annual “I Belong” game. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive an “I Belong” button. The Mountaineers will also be honoring Black History Month with NPAC Night.

At halftime, the Mountaineers will recognize all NPAC fraternities and sororities for their work on campus.

It’s also Faculty/Staff Appreciation night and all WVU employees will be granted free admission with a valid employee ID.

The contest against KU will be broadcast live on the Mountaineer Sports Network, including 98.3 WBKE-FM, with Andrew Caridi on the call.

Additionally, Wednesday’s game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Nick Farrell and Meg Bulger on the call.

Live stats and game notes are available on WVUsports.com. Tickets for the contest can be purchased at WVUGAME.com or by visiting the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located inside the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum.