UNCASVILLE, Conn. — West Virginia’s run in the Mohegan Sun flamed out quickly over the final 11 minutes of Rhode Island’s 83-70 victory in the Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase on Sunday.
It was a loss mired by 56 combined fouls that made the game a long, physical affair, but the Mountaineers (6-4) found themselves in a 59-59 game with 11 minutes remaining.
Then came 2-for-14 shooting and six turnovers down the stretch.
“I’ve told you before that we don’t pass it very well, but we could at least try,” WVU coach Bob Huggins said.