The West Virginia women’s basketball team has never played a ranked opponent this early in a season in its history. WVU head coach Mike Carey wouldn’t have it any other way.
The nine-year West Virginia head coach sees tonight’s Preseason WNIT Semifinal match up against No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) as a good opportunity for his young team to gain experience.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
“I’m extremely happy to play this type of game at this time in the year,” he said. “Win or lose, we can come back here and work on our weaknesses. We will know where we’re at.”
West Virginia (2-0) will have its hands full when it goes up against the Buckeyes. Ohio State is averaging 90 points per game and is allowing only 65 points.
After scoring 123 points in their preseason exhibition game, the Mountaineers are averaging 67 points in their two regular season games while giving up a mere 46 points.
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