November 09, 2026 04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Following a standout three-game stretch to open the 2026-27 season, Skylar Forbes of West Virginia Women's Basketball has been named to the Big 12 Starting Five, the conference announced Monday.
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Forbes averaged 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 44.7% from the floor, 40.0% from 3-point range and a perfect 100% from the free-throw line through the Mountaineers' first three contests.
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Forbes opened the season with eight points and seven rebounds against Rhode Island before catching fire over the next two games. The senior forward erupted for a career-best 26 points against George Washington on Nov. 5, knocking down six 3-pointers and shooting 10-of-14 from the field. She followed that performance with 23 points and seven rebounds in a road win at Georgia Tech on Nov. 8.
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Through three games, Forbes has totaled a league-best 57 points, 17 rebounds and 10 made 3-pointers, helping West Virginia to a strong start to the season. The Big 12 Starting Five recognition marks the first conference weekly honor of the season for Forbes.
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For the latest information on West Virginia women's basketball, visit WVUsports.com and follow @WVUWBB on social media.
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Forbes averaged 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 44.7% from the floor, 40.0% from 3-point range and a perfect 100% from the free-throw line through the Mountaineers' first three contests.
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Forbes opened the season with eight points and seven rebounds against Rhode Island before catching fire over the next two games. The senior forward erupted for a career-best 26 points against George Washington on Nov. 5, knocking down six 3-pointers and shooting 10-of-14 from the field. She followed that performance with 23 points and seven rebounds in a road win at Georgia Tech on Nov. 8.
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Through three games, Forbes has totaled a league-best 57 points, 17 rebounds and 10 made 3-pointers, helping West Virginia to a strong start to the season. The Big 12 Starting Five recognition marks the first conference weekly honor of the season for Forbes.
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For the latest information on West Virginia women's basketball, visit WVUsports.com and follow @WVUWBB on social media.
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