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4 clear takeaways from WVU basketball's devastating double OT loss to Ohio State

The Mountaineers couldn't hold it together against Buckeyes and sacrificed a double-digit lead again.

Dec 3, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the Coppin State Eagles at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Stop us if you've already heard this story this season (yeah, that's a classic phrase from the DeVries year that seems to be coming back). The West Virginia Mountaineers had a double-digit lead against a non-conference, Power 5 opponent, but then sacrificed the lead and eventually the game to the opponent.