{"id":660173,"date":"2026-02-28T21:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T02:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/?p=660173"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T02:29:17","slug":"west-virginia-holds-off-19th-ranked-byu-79-71","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/2026\/02\/28\/west-virginia-holds-off-19th-ranked-byu-79-71\/","title":{"rendered":"West Virginia holds off 19th-ranked BYU, 79-71"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-adaptive su-image-carousel-slides-style-photo su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-center\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":5000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":false,\"selectedAttraction\":0.025,\"friction\":0.28}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) dunks the ball during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366587-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) dunks the ball during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366595-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) celebrates after a score during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366611-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) celebrates after a score during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) grabs a rebound during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366615-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) grabs a rebound during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) and BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366617-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) and BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366625-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) shoots a three pointer during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366628-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) shoots a three pointer during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young talks with West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge before the game at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366635-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young talks with West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge before the game at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) dunks the ball during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366638-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) dunks the ball during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) makes a pass around West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366645-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) makes a pass around West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) shoots against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366657-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) shoots against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young yells from the sideline during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28366663-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young yells from the sideline during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367214-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young talks to his team during a timeout during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367236-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young talks to his team during a timeout during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) shoots a three point shot from the corner over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367241-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) shoots a three point shot from the corner over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) drives against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367244-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) drives against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a three point shot over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367263-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a three point shot over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge argues a call during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367271-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge argues a call during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367276-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars forward Khadim Mboup (7) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367289-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars forward Khadim Mboup (7) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a jumper over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28367292-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a jumper over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368609-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) shoots a free throw during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368613-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) shoots a free throw during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells from the sideline during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368624-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells from the sideline during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368630-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots in the lane against BYU Cougars guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368632-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots in the lane against BYU Cougars guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368636-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368640-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) dribbles along the baseline against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368650-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) dribbles along the baseline against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Aleksej Kosti\u0107 (6) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368651-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Aleksej Kosti\u0107 (6) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368653-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) drives baseline and collides with BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) and West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368654-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) drives baseline and collides with BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) and West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368655-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368657-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) looks to pass during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368658-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) looks to pass during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368662-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) grabs a rebound during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368663-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) grabs a rebound during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) blocks a shot late from BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368951-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) blocks a shot late from BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) shoots against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368955-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) shoots against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with fans after defeating the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368962-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with fans after defeating the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) talks with West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) after the game at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-490x327.jpg 490w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com\/wvmn-s3\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28368995-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span>Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) talks with West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) after the game at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script){su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69aebedf2e618_script);}<\/script>\n<p><b>MORGANTOWN, W.Va.<\/b> \u2014 West Virginia has too often found itself needing second-half comebacks to have a chance down the stretch against competition within the Big 12 Conference.<\/p>\n<p>In Saturday\u2019s contest against 19th-ranked BYU at Hope Coliseum, it was a role reversal for the Mountaineers.<\/p>\n<p>West Virginia built a 14-point halftime lead that was cut to seven less than 2 minutes into the second half. Yet the Mountaineers maintained their composure and consistently scored in the closing minutes to fend off the Cougars for a 79-71 victory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told the guys in the locker room I really felt today was a byproduct of the last 72 hours,\u201d WVU head coach Ross Hodge said. \u201cHandle disappointment in the same manner they handle success. Learn from it and not run from it.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>The Mountaineers (17-12, 8-8) led by three with inside 1 minute remaining and the Cougars came up with a steal that put them in position to tie or draw closer. But only three seconds after BYU (20-9, 8-8) gained possession, Chance Moore sprinted back on defense and forced a Keba Keita turnover.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat play was symbolic of this team to keep playing, and that was about as big of a keep playing moment as you can have,\u201d Hodge said.<\/p>\n<p>Brenen Lorient\u2019s offensive rebound off an Honor Huff missed shot allowed Huff to make the first of two free throws with 26 seconds remaining, and Lorient\u2019s block of an AJ Dybansta three-point attempt on the next trip gave the ball back to WVU, which sealed the verdict when Jasper Floyd made two free throws for a six-point advantage with 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was strapped in on trying to get a stop. It was a crucial moment,\u201d Lorient said. \u201cI saw him slide out and knew he wanted to get something up at the three-point line. I just contested it and blocked the shot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Mountaineers were able to play with a lead for the final 26:41 after outscoring BYU, 20-4, over the final 6:41 of the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Freshman DJ Thomas\u2019 conventional three-point play allowed the Mountaineers to lead 23-22, and Huff ran off the next five points to up the advantage to six.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas made three-pointers on successive possessions to stretch the advantage to 34-24, then added a dunk in the paint to give his team a lead of a dozen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDJ was tremendous in the first half,\u201d Hodge said, \u201cand it was kind of one of those baton games where it kept getting passed to other people in big spots for big stretches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In holding a 40-26 halftime advantage, WVU had its largest lead at the break in Big 12 play this season. The Mountaineers have led at halftime in only four of 16 Big 12 games, and on Saturday, it came about despite Treysen Eaglestaff and Lorient combining to shoot 1 for 10 through the opening 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>But Thomas (11), Floyd (9) and Huff (8) led the way offensively at the break, while the Cougars had eight field goals, nine turnovers and had been outscored 9-0 on second-chance points after recording only two of the game\u2019s 10 offensive rebounds to that point.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur decision-making, driving into crowds, turning the ball over and not getting shots on goal, and the defensive intensity was abysmal in the first half,\u201d BYU head coach Kevin Young said. \u201cThose two factors got us off to that start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Young\u2019s displeasure was felt and the Cougars scored the first seven points of the second half, pulling to within 40-33 on an Aeksej Kostic triple.<\/p>\n<p>Eaglestaff\u2019s three out of a timeout marked the mountaineers\u2019 first points of the second half, and WVU maintained its separation for much of what remained, including a 58-45 lead after Huff made two foul shots with 9:54 left.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe knew they were going to make a run,\u201d Huff said. \u201cWeathering that storm, we\u2019ve shown we can do, and I\u2019m glad we did that today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Cougars didn\u2019t go quietly though, displaying the offensive prowess the rest of the way that\u2019s led to much of their success this season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>BYU trailed 60-51 before scoring on six consecutive possessions, the last of which was Keita\u2019s conventional three-point play that brought the visitors to within 71-66 at the 3-minute mark.<\/p>\n<p>Dybansta\u2019s trey with 2:12 left made it a one-possession game at 72-69, before Lorient drove to the basket out of a timeout for a pivotal bucket 35 seconds later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOffensively, [our execution] was fine,\u201d Young said. \u201cDefensively, it was a disaster.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Important basket from Brenen Lorient out of a timeout that gave West Virginia a 74-69 lead in its 79-71 win against No. 19 BYU. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jU5oK7FOAi\">pic.twitter.com\/jU5oK7FOAi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Carey (@gcarey938) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gcarey938\/status\/2027933992339837237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Cougars never got closer than three the rest of the way in what marked their third loss in four games without Richie Saunders and seventh setback in their last 10.<\/p>\n<p>BYU guard Robert Wright III led all players with 23 points. Dybnasta scored 20, including 16 in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>Kostic made four threes to score 12 points.<\/p>\n<p>Huff led WVU with 19 points and Lorient followed with 18, all but four of which came after halftime.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s definitely tough when you miss a couple early ones, but usually when I don\u2019t get easy ones to go in early, I focus on doing the little things better like rebounding and getting stops on defense,\u201d Lorient said. \u201cThat\u2019s my main focus during those times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thomas (13), Floyd (11) and Moore (11) also scored in double figures.<\/p>\n<p>Lorient led all players with nine rebounds and Moore added eight. That duo was pivotal in WVU holding a 39-29 rebounding advantage, including 18-8 on the offensive end. Seven of Lorient\u2019s nine rebounds came on the offensive end.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s why we lost. They had 18 offensive rebounds,\u201d Young said. \u201cWe\u2019re usually really good and one of the best teams in the conference with that. They only turned those into 15 second-chance points, but every time we got close, it felt like they got an offensive rebound. You hold their two top guys [Huff and Eaglestaff] to 6 for 23 shooting, and most nights they\u2019ll have a hard time winning. Lorient, Moore and Thomas were men out there and kicked out butt. 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