WVU Upsets No. 2 Iowa State, Ends Streak

Javon Small led West Virginia University to a stunning 64-57 victory over No. 2 Iowa State, scoring 12 of his game-high 27 points in the final two minutes. The Mountaineers celebrated Jerry West Day, honoring the NBA legend who passed away last June, with a spirited performance that marked their fourth win over a ranked opponent this season. Despite being outshot overall, WVU capitalized on their three-point shooting, making 9 of 27 attempts compared to Iowa State's dismal 1 of 17 from beyond the arc. Coach Darian DeVries praised Small as the best guard in the country, highlighting his ability to shine under pressure. Iowa State struggled offensively, scoring just 14 points in the last 10 minutes and committing 14 turnovers, which contributed to their first conference loss of the season. The win boosted WVU's NCAA tournament credentials as they improve to 13-4 overall, 4-2 in the Big 12.