Jonathan Powell’s career-high 17 points led West Virginia to a dominant 79-45 victory over North Carolina Central. Tucker DeVries was out with an injury, but Joseph Yesufu stepped up with 14 points. The Mountaineers’ bench depth was key, outscoring the Eagles 51-32. Defensively, West Virginia held NCCU to just 33.3 percent shooting from the field. Eduardo Andre also made an impact with eight rebounds and four blocks. The Eagles forced turnovers but struggled to convert. A 10-0 scoring run helped the Mountaineers pull away in the first half. Yesufu’s sharp shooting from behind the arc and Powell’s clutch plays sealed the win for West Virginia. This victory improves their record to 7-2 for the season.
Isaac Parson led North Carolina Central with 16 points, but their offensive struggles and turnovers hindered their performance. Despite a brief 7-0 run in the first half, the Eagles couldn’t maintain momentum against the Mountaineers’ relentless defense. West Virginia controlled the game from start to finish, ultimately securing a comfortable lead to secure the win.
With this victory, West Virginia continues to show their strength on both ends of the court and the depth of their roster. The Mountaineers will look to build on this performance as they face tougher competition in the coming games.
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