As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Moody Center in Austin. The Mountaineers have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that's finding its rhythm and cohesion on the court.

Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Arterio Morris (2) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Seth Wilson (14) reach for the loose ball during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Toledo Rockets, West Virginia displayed a potent offense, scoring 91 points with an impressive field goal percentage of 52 percent. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective at 62 percent. The team also demonstrated depth in playmaking with 17 assists and maintained defensive pressure resulting in five steals.

Despite a narrow loss to Radford Highlanders where they scored 65 points, the Mountaineers showed resilience by keeping their field goal percentage above 40 percent and converting more than half of their two-point attempts. This game highlighted areas for improvement as well, particularly from beyond the arc where they shot only 19 percent from three-point range.

Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Disu (1) comes down with a rebound during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Against UMass Minutemen, although ending up on the losing side again with 79 points scored, West Virginia illustrated their long-range capabilities by hitting an impressive 45 percent of threes. However, they will need to address turnovers and personal fouls which were higher than usual in this matchup.

The upcoming game is critical for West Virginia as they aim to capitalize on their offensive strengths while tightening up defense and ball control. Playing away from home presents its challenges; however, it also offers an opportunity for the Mountaineers to prove themselves against formidable opposition like Texas Longhorns.

Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Disu (1) drives to the basket against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this anticipated clash live on February 10th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time broadcasted on LHN channel number 677. With both teams looking to assert dominance early in February's competitive schedule, it's set up to be a thrilling contest that could go down in collegiate basketball lore.

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