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West Virginia Upsets No. 3 Gonzaga in Overtime Thriller at Battle 4 Atlantis

Javon Small's 31 points and Tucker DeVries' clutch plays propelled the Mountaineers to an 86-78 victory over the Bulldogs.

  • West Virginia overcame a 10-point second-half deficit and a five-point gap in the final 25 seconds of regulation to force overtime against Gonzaga.
  • Javon Small led the Mountaineers with 31 points, including five in overtime, while Amani Hansberry added a career-high 19 points and eight rebounds.
  • Tucker DeVries scored five crucial points in the final 19 seconds of regulation, including a steal and two free throws to tie the game at 71-71.
  • Gonzaga struggled in overtime, shooting just 2-of-10 from the field and committing key defensive lapses, marking their first loss of the season.
  • West Virginia advances to face Louisville in the semifinals, while Gonzaga will meet No. 14 Indiana in the consolation bracket.
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