In a game against North Carolina Central, West Virginia’s men’s basketball team came out strong with a 79-45 victory despite missing senior guard Tucker DeVries due to an “upper body injury.” DeVries had surgery on his right shoulder earlier this year and had been cleared to play in the summer. The Mountaineers pulled together as a team, with unexpected players like Joseph Yesefu stepping up to fill the void left by DeVries. Yesefu scored 14 points, while freshmen Jonathan Powell and K.J. Tenner also contributed significantly to the win. Despite missing DeVries, the team tied a season high with 15 3-pointers and 21 assists, showing resilience and teamwork. Head coach Darian Deveries emphasized the importance of staying ready and being prepared to step up when opportunities arise. Moving forward, the team will continue to work on executing plays and relying on teamwork to succeed in their upcoming games.
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