WVU Women's Basketball Looks to Extend Winning Streak

As the ninth-ranked Mountaineers prepare to take on No. 16 Georgetown in the Pink Zone game, fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. The game, which is expected to draw a large crowd, marks the 16th consecutive home game win for WVU, dating back to last season. Point guard Sarah Miles reflects on the motivation that comes with having a crowd that supports women's basketball.

Key Takeaways:

• The WVU women's basketball team is on a 16-game home winning streak, dating back to last season.
• The team is looking to extend its winning streak against No. 16 Georgetown in the Pink Zone game.
• Georgetown's Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers leads the Big East in scoring with 19 points per game.
• The Hoyas have played well on the road, winning three of four Big East road games heading into their game at Pitt.
• WVU coach Mike Carey notes that Georgetown is an aggressive team that traps opponents and doesn't worry about foul trouble due to their deep bench.

Statistics:

• The WVU Mountaineers have won 16 consecutive home games dating back to last season.
• The team is attempting to maintain its position in the Big East standings behind Connecticut.
• Georgetown's Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers leads the Big East in scoring with 19 points per game.
• The Hoyas have received scoring from a number of players, including Rodgers, Monica McNutt, Jaleesa Butler, and Latia Magee.
• Georgetown is 9-2 overall on the road this season.

Sources:

• "WVU point guard Sarah Miles recalls walking onto the Coliseum floor a year ago for the Mountaineers' Pink Zone game..." (The Dominion Post)