Houston Defeats West Virginia for 13th Straight Win

The No. 6 ranked Houston Cougars secured their 13th consecutive win by defeating West Virginia 63-49, extending their league winning streak to 18 games, the second longest in Big 12 history. L.J. Cryer led Houston with 17 points, maintaining a lead throughout the game despite a strong second-half rally from West Virginia. The Mountaineers struggled with shooting, finishing 22% from the three-point range, and were out-rebounded 34-19 by Houston. West Virginia managed to cut a 20-point halftime deficit to five points, but Houston's Cryer and teammates responded with a decisive run to restore their lead. West Virginia's leading scorer, Javon Small, was significantly held back, scoring only eight points. The loss marks West Virginia's third straight defeat, jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament hopes under first-year coach Darian DeVries.