Mountaineers Surge Past Bearcats: Honor Huff Sparks Comeback Win for West Virginia

West Virginia Mountaineers Triumph Over Cincinnati Bearcats

In an exciting matchup on Thursday evening, West Virginia University overcame a significant deficit to capture a 59-54 victory against the University of Cincinnati. The Mountaineers, now standing at 15 wins and 8 losses with a 6-4 record in the Big 12 Conference, showcased resilience in the second half, fueled by Honor Huff’s standout performance.

Honor Huff’s Stellar Performance

Huff, a pivotal player for West Virginia, contributed an impressive 16 points, all scored during the final period, along with six assists. His exceptional scoring included a remarkable streak where he netted 11 consecutive points, helping to spur a dominant 16-2 run that shifted the game’s momentum and gave the Mountaineers a crucial 42-40 lead. Additionally, Huff’s success continued as he sank two essential free throws late in the game, securing the team’s lead. Overall, he posted a shooting line of 5-for-11 from the floor and made 3-of-8 attempts from long range. His three consecutive three-pointers also tied him for third nationally in total three-pointers made this season, hitting the mark at 81.

Key Contributors

Other key contributors for West Virginia included DJ Thomas, who scored 14 points efficiently on 4-of-6 shooting, and Brenen Lorient, who added 11 points with a shooting percentage of 71%. On the boards, Harlan Obioha stood out with six rebounds, while Treysen Eaglestaff helped the team with five.

Cincinnati’s Strong Start

Cincinnati started the game with considerable momentum, launching into a quick 14-2 run and maintaining a 30-20 advantage at halftime. Jizzle James was the standout performer for the Bearcats, finishing with 18 points while shooting 7-for-16 overall and hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Baba Miller also made significant contributions with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting.

Looking Ahead

The Mountaineers struggled initially with their outside shooting, failing to make a three-pointer until Huff’s trio of successful shots in the latter part of the game. As they prepare for their upcoming contest, West Virginia will face No. 13 Texas Tech at home on Sunday, while Cincinnati will host the University of Central Florida on the same day.

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