West Virginia Beats Colorado 78-70

West Virginia University (WVU) basketball secured a 78-70 victory over Colorado, improving their record to 12-3 (3-1 Big 12). The Mountaineers, led by Javon Small's game-high 26 points, faced a challenging second half where Colorado closed a 14-point deficit to just two before WVU held on for the win. Amid depth issues, WVU utilized walk-on Jake Auer and benefited from strong performances from Eduardo Andre and Joseph Yesufu, who scored 18 points off the bench. Colorado struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, but rallied in the second with a significant free-throw advantage, shooting 28 in that period alone. Despite their efforts, the Buffaloes fell short, marking their fourth consecutive loss in conference play. WVU’s game highlighted ongoing issues with turnovers and defensive strategies against traps, which have become a recurring challenge for the team.