WVU's Gia Cooke drives to the basket against Frostburg State during an exhibition game at Hope Coliseum prior to the 2026-27 season. Credit: Santana Withrow/WV Sports Nation
WVU Mountaineers vs Rhode Island Rams Preview – November 3, 2026
November 03, 2026
WVU Women's Basketball (0-0) opens the 2026-27 season at home against the Rhode Island Rams (0-0) Tuesday. This marks the first meeting between the programs in nearly two decades, with West Virginia leading the all-time series 17-7.No 24 WVU Women's Basketball (0-0) opens the 2026-27 season at home against the Rhode Island Rams (0-0) Tuesday ...
West Virginia finished the night with a 45-point victory, opening the 2026-27 season with a convincing win at Hope Coliseum. The Mountaineers shot 52.5% from the field and 43.3% from three-point range, knocking down 13 of their 30 attempts from beyond the arc. WVU also forced 24 Niagara turnovers while committing just nine of its own.
Over the weekend, four WVU Olympic sports programs competed in various events. WVU Cross Country highlighted the weekend with a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championships.
