Houston Hosts West Virginia in Key Big 12 Game

The No. 10 Houston Cougars will host the West Virginia Mountaineers in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. Houston, boasting a strong defense that allows only 54.2 points per game, faces West Virginia's top scorer, Javon Small, who averages 19.8 points. Both teams enter the game with identical 12-3 records, but Houston has the edge in defense and a recent 87-57 victory over Kansas State. West Virginia will look to exploit Houston's vulnerability in the second half, where the Cougars have allowed significant points in their losses. Coach Kelvin Sampson praised Small's versatility and impact on the game, emphasizing the challenge Houston faces in containing him. The matchup marks the first meeting this season between these two Big 12 teams, setting the stage for an exciting clash.