If the past is any indication, a rough start to Big 12 play does not mean the Mountaineers will have a losing season. Katrina Pardee shoots while being blocked during a game against West Liberty University. Photo by Colin Hillman For the last two seasons (2016-17, 2017-18) WVU began conference play with a 1-2 record. Even with that, they ended their season on a high note. After Sunday’s win, WVU is 2-2 in conference play. In the 2016-17 season, the Mountaineers finished with a record of 24-11.