The regular season wraps up today (March 1) for No. 17 WVU (23-6, 13-4), when the Mountaineers take on Cincinnati (11-18, 6-11). It serves as Senior Day at Hope Coliseum for a squad with five seniors/graduates. Read more: Sending off the seniors: WVU Women’s Basketball.Â
It can be tricky to preview who is truly being sent off, especially in the NIL era. Look back to football season, when WVU honored well over 40 players.
But, whoever’s name is called and subsequently revered before tipoff, will be remembered as a member of yet another impressive Mark Kellogg squad.
Jordan Harrison
Who many consider to be the heart of the program, as well as the proper successor of JJ Quinerly.
Harrison entered college basketball playing for WVU Head Coach Mark Kellogg at his previous school, Stephen F. Austin. She made an immediate impact, starting every game and earning Second Team All Conference honors along the way.
The Oklahoma native followed her coach to the Mountain State, now wrapping up her third season with WVU. Harrison is the ultimate teammate, leading the Mountaineers with 146 assists.
She’s also second on the team in minutes played (31.1 MPG) and averages 12.7 PPG.
What a gem.
Kierra “Meme” WheelerÂ
The graduate transfer from Norfolk State has served as an absolute gamechanger for WVU throughout the 2025-26 season. Wheeler leads the team in rebounds (7.3 RPG), second in scoring (13.4 PPG), and second in blocks (21).
Better yet, Wheeler is the second most efficient all-around shooter on the entire team. Her field goal percentage coming into today is a staggering 52.4%.
It is hard to tell where this team would be without her, but that can be said for almost everyone on such a deep roster.
Sydney Shaw
The sharpshooter transferred in from Auburn, falling right into order when she joined the Mountaineers.
Shaw has attempted more three-pointers this season than anyone else on the team. Despite the high volume, she is still the most efficient shooter from behind the arc (40.4%).
The Floridian is the third leading rebounder on the team, too. Shaw averages 4.6 RPG, which is notable given her role as a deep threat.
The guard joined WVU after Kellogg took the reins. There is a pattern developing, if you notice.
Sydney Woodley
Another Sydney.
This one does not get as much playing time, but she makes her 15.9 MPG count. The 5’8 guard shoots 51.5% from the field, a number consistent with her 2024-25 totals.
Woodley came in from Long Beach State, where she nabbed 104 steals in her lone healthy season. While rarely starting, her short bursts are a key part of WVU’s maintained success.
Célia Rivière
Last but not least, “CC” has been a great pickup for the 2025-26 season.
The 6’3 forward hailing from Paris, France, will go down as a member of “The Greenbrier Five.” Being a part of that moment is enough to create a legacy in the program.
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Her skill goes beyond one half of a basketball game, though.
CC has 54 steals on the season, playing in 28 games in the process. Solid bench players are oft not forgotten.
What’s next?
The future looks bright for the senior class of WVU Women’s Basketball.
In the meantime, there is more to play for this season. WVU already claims ownership of a double bye in the Big 12 tournament thanks to an admirable campaign.
Meaningful basketball in March, and a surefire bid into March Madness (barring anything wild), makes for fun hoops.
Tipoff against Cincinnati is set for 2 p.m. in Morgantown. You can listen to every minute of WVU Hoops action on 100.9 FM The Torch and its nine affiliate stations across the John Fredericks Media Network.
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