Despite leading for most of the second half, WVU could never feel completely secure in its lead as Lehigh continued to stay within striking distance until the closing minutes when the Mountaineers went on extended 9 point run to the put the game away for the 78 to 68 victory. With the win, WVU improves its record to 8-4 on the season.
Esa Ahmad and Beetle Bolden led the way for WVU with 22 and 21 points and 9 and 8 rebounds respectively, after combining for just 7 points in the Mountaineers December 22 victory over Jacksonsville State.