MORGANTOWN, W.Va. ufffd— West Virginia’s full-court defense didn’t mess with Texas much, forcing only eight turnovers.
That marked the fewest in 66 games, dating back to the November 2013 loss to Wisconsin in Cancun. The quartet of Mountaineers who met with reporters after their 56-49 upset loss didn’t see enough intensity to rattle the Longhorns.
For one momentum-sapping night, Press Virginia effectively turned into Rest Virginia.
“There was no energy out there, no pressure. It was just like nonchalant,” said Jonathan Holton.
“Today we came out with no energy and it came back to bite us,” said Jaysean Paige.