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West Virginia Stifles Mercyhurst 70-38 in Defensive Bounce-Back

The defense-heavy response under first-year coach Ross Hodge followed a week stressing accountability.

Overview

  • Chance Moore posted 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench, with Amir Jenkins adding 10 in the win.
  • Jackson Fields debuted after a wrist injury and contributed nine points on 3-of-5 shooting in 12 minutes.
  • West Virginia shot 64% from the field, forced nine turnovers for 13 points, and never trailed after a 10-0 start.
  • Mercyhurst was held to 38 points, the fewest by a Mountaineers opponent since Dec. 20, 2017, as Bernie Blunt III led the Lakers with 14.
  • The Mountaineers improved to 6-2 with a 21-2 first-half bench-points edge, while Mercyhurst fell to 3-5, and WVU hosts Coppin State on Wednesday.