Mountaineers sweep regular season series with UCF, 77-62
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In a poignant Senior Night performance at Hope Coliseum, West Virginia bounced back from a disappointing loss to sweep the season series against UCF with a 77-62 victory. The Mountaineers' all-senior starting lineup accounted for 74 of the team's 77 points, led by Honor Huff’s 24-point performance and a perfect 10-for-10 showing from the free-throw line. After establishing a 32-23 halftime lead, West Virginia weathered a second-half surge from the Knights by executing a decisive 15-4 run, effectively neutralizing UCF's transition game and limiting them to just four fast-break points. Head coach Ross Hodge praised his team's defensive discipline and emotional resilience, noting the significance of the seniors celebrating with their families to the traditional sounds of "Country Roads."
This win carries significant postseason implications, as West Virginia (18-13, 9-9 Big 12) officially secured an opening-round bye for the upcoming Big 12 Conference Tournament in Kansas City. Depending on Saturday’s remaining conference results—specifically the outcome of the Cincinnati vs. TCU matchup—the Mountaineers will enter the tournament as either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed. Despite a "bumpy road" throughout the season, Coach Hodge maintained his confidence in the roster’s potential, emphasizing that the team was built to make a run in March and is now focused on extending their season one game at a time.
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