(Photo by WVU Athletics)
In front of a nationally televised CBS audience, West Virginia was able to defeat the 23rd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in Morgantown, 91-79.
Miles McBride, who has become a consistent force for the Mountaineers, finished with a career-high 29 points. He would also add 8 assists and 7 rebounds.
Deuce McBride with a career high 25 points! #HailWV pic.twitter.com/pNAUzymJBF
— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) February 6, 2021
Taz Sherman would also put in a solid shooting day for the Mountaineers, adding 25 points, including hitting 4-for-7 from behind the arc.
After leading by double digits at halftime, 44-34, the Mountaineers allowed the Jayhawks to tie it up, 47-47, in the opening minutes of the second half. However, they would close the game strong, and put the game away within the final five minutes.
🎙️ Caridi Cam 🎙️
"Swish!!!!!!!"#HailWV | @uscellular pic.twitter.com/GgYtHZ4BCS
— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) February 6, 2021
West Virginia will have a couple of days off before traveling to Texas Tech on Tuesday. The game tips-off at 9 p.m.
