MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 24 West Virginia found a sure way to improve morale: Hosting an opponent who hasn’t beaten a top-25 team in 35 seasons.
Point guard Jevon Carter delivered 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Mountaineers overwhelmed American 98-64 on Wednesday night. His nine steals were the second-most in school history, but the reigning NABC defensive player of the year said he wasn’t concerned about his personal stat line.
“Just that scoreboard,” Carter said. “If West Virginia’s side is higher than the other, I’m fine with that.”
Carter was held without a 3-pointer for the first time in 16 games (0 of 4) but scored on midrange jumpers and transition baskets created by his ball-hawking defense.