Flat. Uninspired. Emotionless. These are words that could describe the West Virginia Mountaineers for most of the game as they barely survived tonight against the Northern Iowa Panthers in the Cancun Challenge by a score of 60-55. Down 15 in the 2nd half, the Mountaineers battled back and survived the upset bid by the Panthers to move to 5-0.
The Mountaineers were led by Freshman Miles McBride, who hit several key shots late in the 2nd half and finished with 19 points and 5 assists. For a team that desperately needs a leader, the Freshman McBride looks like as good of a candidate as anyone.
Miles McBride hits the jumper!
Official timeout with 4:16 to go. Mountaineers cut the UNI to lead to four, 48-44. pic.twitter.com/vjInJyP8h5
— WVU Basketball (@WVUhoops) November 27, 2019
Jermaine Haley added 10 points and 7 rebounds. West Virginia’s two big men struggled throughout the game. Derek Culver had 3 points on 0-5 shooting and 15 rebounds, while Oscar Tshiebwe was in foul trouble most of the game and only had 6 points and 2 rebounds.
Coast to coast.@Oscartshiebwe34 #HailWV | #CancunHoops 🌴😎🏀 pic.twitter.com/KDu2XCCtsv
— WVU Basketball (@WVUhoops) November 27, 2019
The undefeated Mountaineers will next play tomorrow night at 8:30 against Wichita State before returning home on Sunday, December 1st at 2PM. The game will be shown ATSN.
