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Gia Cooke scores career-high 28 as West Virginia holds off Rhode Island

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:22 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Gia Cooke scores career-high 28 as West Virginia holds off Rhode Island

Summary

Gia Cooke scored a career-high 28 points in West Virginia's 68-64 victory over Rhode Island on November 3. West Virginia took a 39-30 lead at halftime, largely thanks to Cooke's 16 first-half points. The Mountaineers held a 60-43 advantage midway through the fourth quarter before Rhode Island cut the deficit with a strong run. Despite struggles at the free-throw line, West Virginia managed to secure the win as Rhode Island's late 3-point attempt fell short. Delanie Hill led URI with 26 points as Colleen Mullen made her debut as the Rams' coach. West Virginia will host George Washington next.

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By the Numbers

•West Virginia improves to 1-0 for the season.
•Cooke had 13 points in the first quarter and finished with 28.
•Rhode Island's Delanie Hill scored 26 points with seven 3-pointers.
•Alex Newson added 12 points for Rhode Island.
•West Virginia next faces George Washington on November 5.

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2:22 AMYahoo Sports — No. 24 West Virginia women survive Rhode Island 68-64 behind Gia Cooke's career-high 28 points

What they're saying

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(AP) — Gia Cooke scored a career-high 28 points, and No. 24 West Virginia beat Rhode Island 68-64 on Tuesday night for its 13th straight season-opening victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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