BECKLEY, West Virginia -- WVU Tech women's basketball tipped off its 2022-2023 campaign with the Hampton Inn Beckley Golden Bear Classic, earning two big wins against Voorhees College (105-70) and Bluefield University (106-61).

The Golden Bears were led by junior Faith N. Silva who recorded a total of 46 points over both games. Silva also finished with nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocks.

Freshman Alva Hedrich produced 36 points, ten rebounds, three assists and a block.

Junior Breeana Grigsby and freshman Janaya Berry had 23 points each while junior Valiyah Yazzie finished with 22 points. Grigsby also pulled down a team-high 17 rebounds while Yazzie had 12 and Barry grabbed eight boards.

Sophomore Ca'Vashia Johnson dished out a team-best 13 assists to go with 19 points, five boards, three steals and three blocks.

The Gold and Blue will return to the court November 3 to begin the Patriot Classic hosted by University of the Cumberlands. Tech will first face Campbellsville-Harrodsburg followed by Simmons College of Kentucky November 4.
 

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