Mountaineer fans, get ready for an exciting matchup as the West Virginia Mountaineers welcome the Bellarmine Knights to the WVU Coliseum for a thrilling game of men's basketball. As we look ahead to this contest, let's dive into what we can expect from our home team based on their recent performances.

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

The Mountaineers have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games. In their last home game at the WVU Coliseum against Jacksonville State Gamecocks, they secured a convincing victory with 70 points to 57, showcasing an impressive field goal percentage of 51 and three-point shooting at 42 percent. This win was underpinned by strong defensive play resulting in four blocks and five steals while also maintaining a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.

However, consistency has been challenging for the team. In their most recent match-up against Virginia Cavaliers during halftime at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, they trailed slightly with 23 points compared to Cavaliers' 26. The Mountaineers struggled from beyond the arc with just an eleven percent success rate on three-point attempts and had ten turnovers that need to be addressed before facing Bellarmine.

Despite these ups and downs, playing at home has been advantageous for West Virginia. With passionate support from fans filling up seats within WVU Coliseum's walls – which can house up to 14,000 spectators – there is no doubt that this energy translates into performance boosts for our players.

As we approach game day, it is crucial for Coach Huggins' squad to capitalize on their home-court advantage and sharpen their focus on reducing turnovers while continuing to leverage their strong defensive capabilities.

Mark your calendars for November 26th when you can catch all the action live from Morgantown or tune into ESPN+ if you're following along online. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 PM Eastern Time; don't miss out as your West Virginia Mountaineers aim to add another win in front of a roaring home crowd!

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