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OPENING THOUGHTS
I’m so proud of how this team has rebounded after that tough stretch of losses and the flu. When the all the cards were down, these Mountaineers could’ve folded and walked away. But that’s not what Mountaineers do, and these guys get that.
We’re now right back in the Big 12 Conference race, and control our own destiny the rest of the way. For once, we don’t need to rely on other teams to help us out. We have our sights set on that regular season title.
Let’s keep moving toward that goal, but not overlook the teams that will be looking to trip us up. One of those teams will be in Morgantown today. Let’s make sure they’re not able to recreate what they did to Kansas last Saturday.
WHEN/WHERE
Date: Saturday, February 10th
Tip-Off Time: Noon ET
Where: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, “Almost Heaven” West Virginia
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WATCH/LISTEN
TV: ESPN
Streaming Video: WatchESPN
Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates)
Streaming Audio: Locate the Mountaineers Sports Network from IMG on TuneIn Radio (or the TuneIn app for smartphones)
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM 81
Bracketology
| MEDIA | SEED | 1ST RD OPPONENT | 2ND RD OPPONENT | LOCATION | REGION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA | SEED | 1ST RD OPPONENT | 2ND RD OPPONENT | LOCATION | REGION |
| ESPN (Feb. 8) | 4 | Vermont | Kentucky/Loyola-Chicago | Boise, ID | East |
| CBS (Feb. 9) | 4 | East Tennessee State | Miami (FL)/Buffalo | San Diego, CA | Midwest |
| SB Nation (Feb. 6) | 4 | Vermont | Ohio State/Middle Tennessee | Boise, ID | East |
ODDS
Spread: West Virginia -12
O/U: 149.5
THE ENEMY
Where are they from? Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Series History: West Virginia leads the all-time series 7-5
Last Time: No. 7 West Virginia 85, Oklahoma State 79 on December 29, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma
SB Nation Blog: Cowboys Ride For Free
Record: 14-10 (4-7 Big 12)
Record in 2016-17: 20-13 (9-9 Big 12)
Head Coach: Mike Boynton (1st Season)
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KEYS TO THE GAME
- PRESS, PRESS, PRESS. Oklahoma State is prone to turning the ball over, and I’m sure Bob Huggins has already beat this point the Mountaineers’ heads. The Cowboys turned the ball over 21 times when we played them in Stillwater, and I’d like to see them do it again.
- Control The Offense Board. West Virginia had 16 offensive rebounds that turned into 19 second-chance points when they played Oklahoma State on December 29th. T
HOW AFRAID SHOULD WE BE (ON A SCALE OF 1-10)?
Seven. Oklahoma State beat the Kansas Jayhawks last Saturday. In Lawrence. The Cowboys have extreme upset potential, and West Virginia can’t afford to overlook that fact.
PREDICTION THAT WILL BE WRONG
The Mountaineers are firing on all cylinders. Lamont West has his shot back. Esa Ahmad is the Esa we all know and love. Jevon is Jevon and Sags is a monster.
West Virginia rolls.
West Virginia 79, Oklahoma State 65