BECKLEY, W.Va. – WVU Tech women's basketball returned home for River States Conference play Tuesday night, showing strong early stretches before visiting No. 8 Rio Grande pulled away in a 107–65 result at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The Golden Bears moved to 10–5 overall and 2–4 in conference play, while the nationally ranked RedStorm improved to 17–1 and 6–0 in league action.
WVU Tech hung close through the opening frame and trailed just 28–21 after ten minutes before Rio Grande's size and depth took hold. The Golden Bears continued to battle on both ends, connecting on seven three-pointers and shooting 80 percent from the line, but the RedStorm's 60-percent shooting night and 46–27 rebounding edge created the final separation.
Rio Grande entered the matchup leading the RSC in scoring and field-goal percentage, and continued that trend with five players in double figures. Tech countered with hustle plays, timely outside shooting and a continued push from its starting group.
Golden Bear Highlights
Cadence Stewart led WVU Tech with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including four three-pointers and a perfect 3-for-3 at the line. The junior guard added four rebounds and a pair of assists.
Alaira Evans tallied nine points and five rebounds, knocking down two threes while finishing 3-for-3 from the line.
Maggie Boroski provided a spark off the bench with nine points and four boards in 19 minutes, shooting 4-of-7 from the field.
Alexis Sexton contributed eight points, four rebounds and three assists, while Kyra Brown added five points and two assists.
Emily Wratchford chipped in four points and a steal, and Avery Lucas recorded three points and five rebounds. Emmanuella Amaefula, Mikayla Stacy and Addyson Amick each added baskets to round out the scoring.
As a team, the Golden Bears shot 41.1 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from deep, while converting 8-of-10 at the free-throw line. Tech recorded 12 assists on 23 made baskets and forced 20 Rio Grande turnovers.
Season Totals (through Jan. 13)
Record: 10–5 overall, 2–4 RSC (3–2 home, 6–2 away, 1–0 neutral)
- Points per game: 72.1
- Rebounds per game: 37.1
- Assists per game: 14.5
- Field-goal percentage: 41.2
- Three-point percentage: 34.5
- Free-throw percentage: 71.4
Team Leaders (season averages)
What's Next
WVU Tech continues River States Conference play Thursday evening, hosting Alice Lloyd College at 5 p.m. inside the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center.
