West Virginia snaps a three‑game slide with a 79‑71 victory over No. 19 BYU, powered by 19 points from Honor Huff and 18 from Brenen Lorient.
Honor Huff poured in 19 points and Brenen Lorient contributed 18 as the Mountaineers built a comfortable lead.
BYU entered the contest having dropped two straight games and falling behind by double digits at halftime for the second consecutive matchup, a slump that AP Top 25 poll reflects.
West Virginia forced nine turnovers in the first half and rode a 20‑5 run, highlighted by 11 points from Chance Moore, to take a 40‑26 halftime advantage over the Cougars.
Key Takeaways
- Honor Huff – 19 points
- Brenen Lorient – 18 points
- DJ Thomas – 13 points
- Jasper Floyd – 11 points
- Chance Moore – 11 points
The win lifts West Virginia to 2‑4 against AP Top 25 opponents, keeping their postseason hopes alive, while BYU’s recent downturn raises questions about their NCAA tournament seed.
Next up, BYU travels to Cincinnati on Tuesday night, and West Virginia heads to Kansas State on the same date.
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