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Mountaineers Dominate Quakers at WVU Coliseum in Men's Basketball Showdown

The West Virginia Mountaineers emerged victorious against the Quakers with a commanding 92-58 scoreline. The Mountaineers now stand with an unblemished record, while the Quakers face a setback.


Nov 20, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  West Virginia Mountaineers forward Josiah Harris (22) and center Jesse Edwards (7) react after a called timeout against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the first half during the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

In a display of offensive efficiency, the West Virginia Mountaineers outperformed their opponents at the WVU Coliseum. The home team's field goal percentage was an impressive 56 percent compared to the Quakers' 35 percent. The Mountaineers also excelled beyond the arc, sinking 52 percent of their three-point attempts. Their prowess from the free-throw line was evident as they made 77 percent of their shots.


The Mountaineers capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off turnovers while limiting their own to just seven instances. They also outpaced the Quakers in fast break points with a total of 13. On defense, West Virginia blocked three shots and came away with five steals.


Rebounding was another area where the Mountaineers showed dominance by securing 29 rebounds; however, it is worth noting that despite this advantage, they had fewer total rebounds than the Quakers who grabbed 38.


For fans of individual performances, several players stood out during this matchup. The home team saw balanced contributions across its roster which translated into a solid win for them.


Looking ahead for fans of West Virginia basketball: The next game for the West Virginia Mountaineers will be against Purdue Boilermakers at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland on November 24 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred and nine for those wishing to tune in and support their team from afar.

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