West Virginia Mountaineers Snap Skid, Top BYU

0:00On March 1st, the West Virginia mountaineers snapped a three-game losing streak with a solid 79-71 win over 19th ranked. BYU. They took down Project A Top 2 NBA Draft Pick, AJ Divensa in the process, showing some much-needed fight on both ends of the floor. Their offense finally clicked without relying on a fast pace. The team attacked the paint smartly, shared the ball well with 17 assists on 27 made field goals and limited turnovers. Even though three corners were not falling at a high clip, the overall flow kept BYU on its heels. Stand out forward, DJ Thomas stepped up big time. The 6-foot-8 big man played with fresh confidence, draining threes without hesitation and battling inside for a whopping 18 offensive. Re-bounds. He finished strong through contact, hinting at real growth as Big 12 play winds down. This victory gives West Virginia momentum heading into their final road game of the season. They heads to Kansas State on Tuesday night, with tip-off at 8 p.m. eastern time.

1:04Fans will be watching closely to see if the Mountaineers can build on this spark, and carry it through the stretch run. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Mount Neers can build on this spark, and carry it through the stretch run.