Javon Small scored 31 points to lead unranked West Virginia to an 86–78 win in overtime against No. 3 Gonzaga in the quarterfinal round of the Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday.
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His 31-point performance was crucial in @WVUhoops' win over No. 3 Gonzaga ud83eudea3 pic.twitter.com/rpm2WUYG6B— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 27, 2024
The Bulldogs were viewed as a favorite to win the preseason tournament and led 39–31 at halftime. Yet after Gonzaga took a 43–33 lead early in the second half, the Mountaineers went on a 10–0 run to tie the game, finished off by a 3-pointer from Amani Hansberry.