NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: West Virginia vs. Kentucky game sells out

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: West Virginia vs. Kentucky game sells out

Excitement is at an all-time high in Morgantown as the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament second-round game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Kentucky Wildcats has officially sold out at Hope Coliseum.

locationMorgantown
eventNCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
orgWest Virginia Mountaineers
orgKentucky Wildcats
locationHope Coliseum

This highly anticipated matchup on March 23, 2026, pits the No. 4 seed Mountaineers against the No. 5 seed Wildcats with a ticket to the Sweet 16 on the line.

eventSweet 16

For West Virginia, the game represents more than just a win; it is an opportunity to end a frustrating streak of 11 consecutive losses in the Round of 32.

locationWest Virginia

Coach Mark Kellogg’s team, fresh off a Big 12 championship, will rely on their home-court advantage against a physically imposing Kentucky squad coached by Kenny Brooks.

personMark Kellogg
orgBig 12
personKenny Brooks

With history on the line, the Mountaineers are eager to finally break their Sweet 16 drought that dates back to 1992, making this one of the most significant games in the program's storied history.

eventSweet 16
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Which teams are competing in the second-round matchup at Hope Coliseum?

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West Virginia and Kentucky

What is the primary stake for the winner of this game?

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Advancement to the Sweet 16

How many consecutive times has West Virginia lost in the Round of 32?

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11 times

Who is the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers?

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Mark Kellogg

What record was set at Hope Coliseum during the first round?

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A record-breaking crowd of 13,504

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