West Virginia’s upset bid came up short in Morgantown, as Malik Curry’s 16-footer clanged off the front of the rim with just one second remaining to allow the No. 20 Texas Longhorns to escape the WVU Coliseum with an 82-81 win.
The Mountaineers found themselves down 82-78 with just over a minute remaining, after holding a 10-point lead midway through the half. Texas’ Timmy Allen, brother of former West Virginia guard Teddy Allen, scored 15 of his season-high 26 points in the final ten minutes to put the Longhorns on top, but the Mountaineers wouldn’t give up.