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Mountaineers' Defensive Struggles Cost Key Leads Again

12/15/2025

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West Virginia University Mountaineers men's basketball team has struggled defensively, costing leads against Clemson and Ohio State.
Against the Clemson Tigers, the Mountaineers led 52-43 but were outscored 27-15 in the final minutes.
Against the Ohio State Buckeyes, they led 55-44 before being outscored 24-13.
A lack of physicality and inability to respond to pressure could hinder performance in Big 12 play.

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West Virginia University Mountaineers men's basketball team has struggled defensively, costing leads against Clemson and Ohio State.
Against the Clemson Tigers, the Mountaineers led 52-43 but were outscored 27-15 in the final minutes.
Against the Ohio State Buckeyes, they led 55-44 before being outscored 24-13.
A lack of physicality and inability to respond to pressure could hinder performance in Big 12 play.