In a game labeled "crucial" for the postseason chances of both teams, the West Virginia Mountaineers had the extra second-half gear, pulling away and then holding off the Cincinnati Bearcats, 62-59 Wednesday night.

We've got another big-time game inside the WVU Coliseum tonight as the West Virginia Mountaineers (15-10, 6-8) and Cincinnati Bearcats (15-10, 5-9) are each fig

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The Bearcats are back on a losing streak after a 62-59 loss to West Virginia put another massive roadblock in front of their 2025 NCAA Tournament hopes. Neil Meyer and I recap that, update Connor Hickman's health,

The Mountaineers trailed by six with inside 8 minutes remaining, before leading by nine with inside 10 seconds to play. The Bearcats' Tyler Betsey missed a three-point attempt to tie just before time expired.

Wednesday’s Big 12 slate includes the West Virginia Mountaineers (15-10, 6-8 Big 12) meeting the Cincinnati Bearcats (15-10, 5-9 Big 12) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2.Buy tickets for West Virginia

Morgantown, WV – West Virginia sophomore forward Amani Hansberry scored a game-high 17 points while the Mountaineers (16-10, 7-8) held the Cincinnati to 41% sho