Jordan Harrison scores 19 to help No. 25 West Virginia women beat winless Mercyhurst 97-51

Key Highlights

• Kierra Wheeler totaled 14 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
• Sydney Shaw added 13 points and six assists, while Gia Cooke scored 12. McCray and Jordan Thomas both scored four in a 16-0 run to begin the game for West Virginia.
• Jordan Harrison hit a 3-pointer with 2:55 left in the first quarter for Mercyhurst's first basket and the Lakers trailed 23-6 heading to the second. McCray and Cooke both had eight points at halftime and the Mountaineers led 49-18. West Virginia held Mercyhurst to 33% shooting in the first half and turned 17 Lakers turnovers into 24 points. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHarrison had nine points as West Virginia outscored Mercyhurst 31-20 in the third quarter for an 80-38 advantage. Reserve Sofia Wilson had 14 points to lead the Lakers (0-8), who fall to 0-5 on the road.
• Erica Hall scored 13 on 5-for-6 shooting. Up nextWest Virginia: The Mountaineers host Texas Southern on Monday. Mercyhurst: The Lakers host St.
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