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WVU women improve NCAA hopes with hot start, Davenport double-double

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With former West Virginia star Jevon Carter sitting courtside on his personal NBA All-Star break, the WVU women’s basketball team picked up a win that should impress an even more important set of eyes.

The Mountaineers jumped out to a quick lead, then pushed back against a late TCU rally to lock down a 79-65 win over the Horned Frogs. West Virginia (18-6, 9-4 Big 12) remained tied with Iowa State for third in the Big 12, but the win had even more value in the big picture.

TCU (18-7, 8-6) entered the game ranked No.