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The West Virginia men’s basketball team stepped up confidently in the first round of the Big 12 Championship, with a statement win over Texas Tech, 78-62. A strong, 43-point first half helped the Mountaineers build a cushion, and a lackluster second half offensively for the Red Raiders kept them at bay.
Fifth-year senior Kedrian “Keddy” Johnson led WVU with 20 points, while also grabbing six rebounds and three steals. Keddy’s offensive improvement has drastically helped the Mountaineers this season.