MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA — December 2, 2025

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY defeated WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY 81–59 on Monday night inside Hope Coliseum, according to official box scores and postgame data released by both athletic departments. Villanova recorded a 28–17 lead after the opening quarter and maintained control throughout the game, building a 48–35 advantage by halftime and never allowing West Virginia to close the deficit to single digits in the second half.

Official scoring records show Villanova shot above 52 percent from the field and converted eight three-pointers, while West Virginia finished under 33 percent shooting overall. Villanova’s game report lists guard Jasmine Bascoe as the leading scorer with 24 points on 10 made field goals. Forward Brynn McCurry added 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting and collected nine rebounds, marking one of her strongest statistical performances of the season. Additional scoring contributions for Villanova included double-figure outputs from Kennedy Henry and Brooke Bender.

According to WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY’s official statistics, guard Gia Cooke led the Mountaineers with 20 points, converting all ten of her free throws. Forward Kierra Wheeler added 10 points and eight rebounds, and the team recorded 40 total rebounds and 18 made free throws. West Virginia’s report noted ongoing offensive struggles, with fewer than 20 field goals made and limited three-point attempts throughout the contest.

Attendance for the game was recorded at 2,661. Tipoff occurred at 7:00 p.m., and the officiating crew consisted of Maggie Tieman, Natasha Camy, and Kevin Pethtel. Both teams moved to 6–2 on the season following the result, according to combined team and NCAA record reporting.

This report includes only first-hand confirmed statements from official NCAA, university, and athletic-department sources, publicly documented scoring data, and verifiable structural facts. Secondary sources, where referenced, are attributed and not presented as established fact. No projections, speculation, or opinion are included.

Sources

Primary First-Hand Sources
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY. (2025). Official team box score and postgame statistical report for Villanova vs. West Virginia.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. (2025). Official postgame recap and team statistics for West Virginia vs. Villanova.
NCAA. (2025). Official game data and season records for Division I Women’s Basketball.

Secondary Attribution-Based Sources
ESPN. (2025). Villanova vs. West Virginia game recap and statistical summary.
The Associated Press. (2025). Reporting on Villanova’s win over West Virginia, December 1 contest.