West Virginia is heading to Utah for a two-game road trip, starting with a matchup against BYU on Saturday night at the Marriott Center in Provo. Both teams are currently solidly in the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN.com Bracketology. BYU, on a five-game winning streak, previously defeated West Virginia in Morgantown.
West Virginia coach Darian DeVries acknowledged BYU’s offensive talent and transition game as challenges for his team. BYU’s recent victories include a blowout win over Kansas and a close victory at Arizona. West Virginia, coming off a win against TCU, is in a three-way tie for seventh place in the Big 12 standings.
This will be West Virginia’s first-ever visit to Provo, though they have faced the Cougars four times previously. BYU holds a 3-1 advantage in the series. The game will tip off at 10 p.m. ET and will be televised nationally on ESPN2. Mountaineer Sports Network radio coverage will start at 9 p.m. on stations throughout West Virginia and online.
With key players like Javon Small stepping up for West Virginia and Richie Saunders leading BYU’s offensive charge, the matchup promises to be an exciting night of college basketball. West Virginia will look to continue their recent success on the road against a tough BYU team with NCAA Tournament aspirations.
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