West Virginia defeats Miss Valley St 86-51
West Virginia Dominates Miss Valley St in 35-Point Blowout
The WVU Coliseum was rocking on Tuesday night as the West Virginia Mountaineers hosted the visiting Miss Valley State Tigers in a non-conference matchup. The home team came out strong, dominating their opponents by a margin of 35 points, with a final score of 86-51.
At halftime, the home team led comfortably, 42-22, setting the tone for the rest of the game. West Virginia's offense continued to roll in the second half, as they built on their lead and eventually pulled away. The largest lead of the night came at one point when WVU was up by 38 points.
Treysen Eaglestaff led the way for West Virginia with 23 points, hitting 4-10 three-pointers and shooting 56.2% from the field. Harlan Obioha chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Brenen Lorient added 8 points and 5 assists.
For Miss Valley State, Michael James led the way with 14 points, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 0-4 three-pointers. Lamont Sams contributed 6 points and 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide of West Virginia's offense.
The game was a testament to West Virginia's strength at home, where they dominated their opponents with ease. The Mountaineers' ability to control the paint and limit Miss Valley State's scoring opportunities was a key factor in their victory.
Advanced statistics showed that West Virginia's shooting efficiency (64.3% eFG%) and free throw rate (32.1%) were significantly better than their opponents, highlighting their clinical performance on both ends of the floor.
The win marks an important statement for West Virginia ahead of their upcoming conference schedule. With a strong home showing against a non-conference opponent, the Mountaineers are looking to build momentum as they head into the heart of their season.
For Miss Valley State, the loss serves as a tough roadblock in their non-conference schedule. Despite the lopsided score, the Tigers showed flashes of promise, but ultimately came up short against a well-prepared West Virginia team.
The game will serve as a benchmark for both teams moving forward, with implications for their respective seasons to come.