The West Virginia Mountaineers women’s basketball team continues its postseason run with a matchup against No. 3-seeded North Carolina on Monday, March 24, aiming to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in program history. Last week, the Mountaineers defeated Columbia in the NCAA Tournament, with JJ Quinerly leading the way with 27 points. Quinerly also scored her 2,000th career point in the win and became the program’s tournament leader in points and steals.
In wrestling, Peyton Hall placed third at the NCAA Championships, earning his third All-America honor and solidifying his place as one of the greatest Mountaineer wrestlers. The team tied for 18th place overall, marking their best finish in years. In gymnastics, West Virginia finished seventh at the Big 12 Championships, with freshman Sophia Rice earning a runner-up finish on floor exercise.
In other sports, the track and field team began their outdoor season, with Annishka McDonald impressing in the high jump. The rowing team opens their spring season with split squads, and sophomore Owen Recker competes at the Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The golf team posted their best finish at the Schenkel Invitational, and the baseball team went 3-2 last week, with a historic 16-inning game against Arizona.
This week, the Mountaineers have multiple competitions scheduled in tennis, track and field, rowing, swimming and diving, golf, and baseball. Fans can catch the action as the teams continue to showcase their skills and compete at the highest levels.
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