West Virginia guard Jermaine Haley caught the inbound pass in the corner, spun and hurled a 3-pointer that appeared to be more of a prayer than a certainty.
Except, it rolled in as time expired on the first half.
That was the first sign Oklahoma State’s charmed first half that featured a double-digit lead on the road was a mirage.
The 17th-ranked Mountaineers scored seven straight points to open the second half and take control. Then, they turned up the defensive intensity and physicality to dominate the Cowboys for a 65-47 victory Tuesday night in Morgantown, West Virginia.