MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After nearly a month away from home, West Virginia returns to WVU Coliseum for a Big 12 showdown with defending national runner-up Texas Tech on Saturday night.
The No. 17 Mountaineers (11-2, 1-1 Big 12) haven’t played on their home floor since beating Nicholls State on Dec. 14 — so long ago that it took place in an entirely different decade.
The No. 22 Red Raiders (10-3, 1-1) are starting to piece things together as they replace multiple key players from last year’s Final Four run.
Here are three keys to West Virginia winning a game that may end up being crucial to both of these teams’ hopes of contending for a Big 12 title.