Overview

• West Virginia defeated Missouri State 67-59, with their interim head coach, Josh Eilert, celebrating his first victory as the Mountaineers’ head coach.
• Despite a poor shooting run in the first half, with only 12.5% from the field, West Virginia recovered and began the second half with a 12-3 scoring run, leading to their victory.
• Quinn Slazinski and Jesse Edwards significantly contributed to the victory, with 18 and 13 points respectively. Edwards also secured 13 rebounds.
• Missouri State's offensive effort was led by Chance Moore, scoring a total of 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 41 seconds remaining that brought Missouri State within two points of West Virginia, before the Mountaineers pulled away.
• Following a tumultuous off-season for West Virginia, including a three-game suspension for previous coach Bob Huggins and various roster changes, the victory marks a strong start to the new season.