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Mountaineers' Loss Raises Doubts on NCAA Tournament Hopes

2/19/2026

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The West Virginia Mountaineers lost 61-56 to the Utah Utes, marking their third consecutive home defeat.
Ross Hodge, the West Virginia Mountaineers' head coach, took responsibility for the last possession's execution and emphasized the importance of adapting strategies.
He said the team must be more prepared and consistent.
The loss may jeopardize West Virginia's NCAA Tournament hopes.
The team must address their lack of urgency to avoid further setbacks.

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The West Virginia Mountaineers lost 61-56 to the Utah Utes, marking their third consecutive home defeat.
Ross Hodge, the West Virginia Mountaineers' head coach, took responsibility for the last possession's execution and emphasized the importance of adapting strategies.
He said the team must be more prepared and consistent.
The loss may jeopardize West Virginia's NCAA Tournament hopes.
The team must address their lack of urgency to avoid further setbacks.