Small Leads WVU in Win over Oklahoma State

Saturday, January 4

Morgantown, W.Va.

Noon

West Virginia University

11-2,2-0Big 12

Oklahoma State

8-5,0-2Big 12

Oklahoma St.

West Virginia

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Javon Small scores during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Sencire Harris celebrates. a three-pointer during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Sencire Harris dives to make a pass during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Javon Small celebrates. a three-pointer during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Sencire Harris drives the ball up the court during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Javon Small passes during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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KJ Tenner drives past a defender during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Eduardo Andre scores during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Javon Small drives to the basket during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Javon Small shoots over three defenders during first half action against Oklahoma St.

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Toby Okani shoots during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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Eduardo Andre fights for a loose ball during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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Jonathan Powell drives during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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Javon Small drives in the paint during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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Eduardo Andre looks to pass during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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Jonathan Powell is all smiles after hitting a three-pointer during second half action against Oklahoma St.

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The Mountaineers sing Country Roads following the win over Oklahoma St.

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January 04, 2025 03:25 PM | Men's Basketball

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By: Bryan Messerly

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Senior Javon Small recorded a double-double against his former team to lead the West Virginia University men's basketball team to a 69-50 victory over Oklahoma State before a crowd of 11,753 at the WVU Coliseum on Saturday.

Small recorded his second double-double in as many games with 24 points and 11 rebounds against the Cowboys.

Small was complemented by freshman Jonathan Powell, who recorded 17 points on five 3-point field goals, and Eduardo Andre, who posted seven points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Sencire Harris (nine points), Amani Hansberry (six points), Toby Okani (five points) and Joseph Yesufu (one point) rounded out WVU's scoring.

The Mountaineers jumped on Oklahoma State early in the first half and cruised to a 46-19 halftime lead, holding the Cowboys to 25% shooting in the first half. Oklahoma State finished the game shooting 33.3% from the field, 14.3% from 3-point range and 55% from the free throw line.

West Virginia shot 41.8% from the field and made 11 3-point field goals. The Mountaineers outrebounded the Cowboys, 40-38.

The Mountaineers led by as many as 28 points with 18:26 remaining in the game. For the second consecutive Big 12 Conference game, the Mountaineers never trailed in the contest.

With the win, West Virginia improves to 11-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big 12 Conference. WVU is 2-0 in league play for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Oklahoma State falls to 8-5 overall and 0-2 in the Big 12.

West Virginia will return to action on Tuesday at the Coliseum against Arizona. The Wildcats will be making their first visit to Morgantown since 1950. Earlier this season in the third-place game in the Battle 4 Atlantis, the Mountaineers defeated No. 24 Arizona in overtime, 83-76, in a nonconference contest. Tickets for the Big 12 contest are available at WVUGAME.com. The game will tip at 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and MSN.