Best Virginia Advances West Virginia Regional Final Beats Herd That

Best Virginia, the West Virginia University alumni basketball team, narrowly advanced in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) after a tense 72-69 victory over DuBois Dream, overcoming a 17-point lead loss in the fourth quarter. Key contributors included James Reese V, who led with 21 points, Tre Mitchell with 13 points and crucial plays down the stretch, and Toby Okani, who sealed the win with clutch free throws. Despite turning the ball over 35 times and shooting just 40%, Best Virginia managed to hold off a late surge from DuBois Dream during the Elam Ending. The win set up a highly anticipated second-round matchup against Herd That, Marshall University's alumni team, which Best Virginia defeated 82-75 in a subsequent game highlighted by Mitchell's 23 points and strong defensive efforts. Best Virginia demonstrated resilience by surviving late-game pressure and capitalizing on critical moments, underlining their determination to advance further in the tournament. The team’s performance reflects a mix of experienced alumni talent and strategic execution under pressure.