FINAL: West Virginia Defeats Cincinnati
January 06, 2026 06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia defeated Cincinnati in its Big 12 Conference home opener, 62-60, on Tuesday at Hope Coliseum.
The Mountaineers (9-5, 0-1) opened conference play last Friday night at Iowa State where they lost 80-59 to the third-ranked Cyclones.
Iowa State took control of the game midway through the first half and shot a sizzling 52% on its 25 3-point attempts, eight coming from Milan Momcilovic, who finished with a game-high 26 points.
Chance Moore, starting in place of injured Brenen Lorient, led West Virginia with 17 points on 7 of 13 shooting. Freshman forward DJ Thomas came off the bench to contribute 10.
The 59 points were the fewest West Virginia has scored in a game this season.
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MOUNTAINEERS LEAD
WHAT A SHOT BY TREY!!!
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Chance is feelin' it ??
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7:41 2nd Half: WVU 52 | UC 46
West Virginia uses a run to take a six point lead with under eight minutes remaining.
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10:53 2nd Half: WVU 45 | UC 45
West Virginia is tied with the Bearcats with under 11 minutes remaining. Honor Huff leads the Mountaineers with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds.
First Half Flicks
HALF: WVU 31 | UC 28
West Virginia holds the slim lead at the half against Cincinnati.Huff Hits the Floater
7:40 1st Half: WVU 22 | UC 16
West Virginia holds a six point after a slight rally by the Bearcats.11:40 1st Half: WVU 17 | UC 6
The Mountaineers are off to a hot start as guard Honor Huff leads all scorers with eight points.Obioha With The Rejection
Game Prep
Ross Hodge | Cincinnati Preview
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Game Preview
West Virginia returns to Hope Coliseum on Tuesday night to face the Cincinnati Bearcats in a 7 p.m. Big 12 clash that will be televised nationally on ESPN2.The Mountaineers (9-5, 0-1) opened conference play last Friday night at Iowa State where they lost 80-59 to the third-ranked Cyclones.
Iowa State took control of the game midway through the first half and shot a sizzling 52% on its 25 3-point attempts, eight coming from Milan Momcilovic, who finished with a game-high 26 points.
Chance Moore, starting in place of injured Brenen Lorient, led West Virginia with 17 points on 7 of 13 shooting. Freshman forward DJ Thomas came off the bench to contribute 10.
The 59 points were the fewest West Virginia has scored in a game this season.
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TV Highlights: WVU 62, Cincinnati 60
Wednesday, January 07
Ross Hodge | Cincinnati Postgame
Tuesday, January 06
Treysen Eaglestaff & Honor Huff | Cincinnati Postgame
Tuesday, January 06
Huff with the Dribble Drive
Tuesday, January 06
