West Virginia Defeats Colorado to Secure Big 12 Road Victory

Javon Small leads No. 21 Mountaineers with 26 points as they hold off Buffaloes' late comeback in Boulder.

West Virginia's Javon Small scored 26 points, helping the Mountaineers secure a 78-70 win over Colorado in their first Big 12 meeting of the season.
Joseph Yesufu added 18 points, including key contributions during a decisive late-game 13-4 run that widened the gap after Colorado cut the deficit to two points.
Colorado's Julian Hammond III led his team with 21 points, but the Buffaloes struggled with turnovers and relied heavily on free throws to stay competitive.
The Mountaineers rebounded from a recent loss to Arizona, improving their record to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Colorado fell to 9-6 and 0-4 in the Big 12.
West Virginia's defense, ranked among the nation's best, played a crucial role in limiting Colorado's offensive efficiency, forcing 14 turnovers in the game.