It was a thing of beauty for Mountaineer fans. After hearing from every person on TV with an opinion about the game, it was time for the players to set the record straight. Charles Barkley liked West Virginia, though, which was enough confidence for me.
The Mountaineers blitzed out to a 10-0 lead thanks to a pair of triples and some all-too-familiar press defense. Jevon Carter, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, led the charge for WVU with one of the best individual performances you’ll see all tournament. He finished with 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three.