Mountaineers Snap Skid, Defense Shines

0:00On March 1st, the West Virginia Mountaineers napped a three-game skid with a big win over number 19 BYU, picking up their 17th victory. Of the season and getting back to even at 500 in Big 12 play, earlier this week, Coach Ross Hadd showed what his team can do without any NBA-level talent, unlike the previous staff that had players now in pro. Leagues Despite some double-digit losses, this squad now boasts impressive triumphs over Kansas and BYU, with a chance to sweep UCF next. Fans and analysts note the offense can be rough to watch at times, but the defense has been the real standout, ranking 5th nationally in points, allowed at 64.5 per game and 36th in opponents shooting at 41.5%. Looking ahead, two regular season gains remain, including a tough one at Kansas State on Tuesday, but the future seems bright with returning players. Like Amir Jenkins and DJ Thomas Gaining experience, plus Topper Krutz-Miles Sadler, Kingston

1:02Whitty and Aliyu Diyoon joining the roster. Add in the transfer portal options, and Hodges Group looks poised for bigger things as they build depth and talent in Morgantown.