Undefeated Lady Raiders Face Mountaineers in Top-10 Big 12 Clash STAR CITY, W.Va. (Interstat) — A marquee early-season conference showdown is set for Wednesday night as the No. 1-ranked and undefeated Texas Tech Lady Raiders visit the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. The matchup features the Big 12’s top two teams. Texas Tech (16-0, 2-0 Big 12) is one of only three remaining unbeaten teams in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. West Virginia (13-2, 2-0) has won six straight, including a gritty 60-58 road victory at then-Kansas State last Sunday. The Lady Raiders are dominating opponents by an average margin of 22.6 points. They are coming off an 80-49 rout of Arizona, where guard Denae Fritz scored 16 points. Fritz, a key player to watch, is averaging 11.2 points over her last five games. Texas Tech’s defense has been stifling, holding 12 opponents under 60 points. West Virginia presents the most significant challenge to date for Texas Tech. The Mountaineers boast their own formidable defense, ranking second nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 49.9 points per game. Their offense is powered by forward Kierra Wheeler, who is averaging 16.3 points and 7.8 rebounds over her last four contests. She posted a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Kansas State. This game is a contrast in styles: Texas Tech’s high-powered, balanced offense against West Virginia’s relentless, physical defense. The Mountaineers will aim to control the tempo and disrupt the Lady Raiders’ rhythm, while Texas Tech will look to extend its historic start with a statement road win. The winner will seize sole possession of first place in the Big 12 standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.