WVU basketball needed a win in the worst way to bounce back after losing their Big 12 opener to Iowa State, extending their losing streak against Power 5 competition to five straight games. And while it wasn't always pretty, and it took some scratching and clawing, the Mountaineers managed to complete the task at hand and secure a 62-60 win over the Bearcats. Here are three takeaways from the win.
The Mountaineers (Finally) Close Out A Game Strong
Maybe I shouldn't say finally, because WVU has closed out games strongly – just mostly against outmatched opponents they knew they should beat.