Javon Small hit a go-ahead free throw with 1.8 seconds left as West Virginia recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to clip No. 7 Kansas 62-61 on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kan. Small had nine of his 13 points in the second half, including the game-winning free throw that sealed the stunning upset for the Mountaineers.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with West Virginia dominating the first half, taking an 18-point lead at one point. However, Kansas fought back in the second half, using a combination of tough defense and clutch shooting to tie the game and set up the dramatic finish.
Small's free throw capped an incredible comeback for the Jayhawks, who had trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half. The win was a huge upset for West Virginia, who was looking to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous game.
The Mountaineers were led by Small, who finished with 13 points, including nine in the second half. Other key contributors for West Virginia included several players who chipped in with crucial baskets and defensive stops down the stretch.
Kansas, on the other hand, was left to ponder what could have been. The Jayhawks had fought back from a huge deficit to take the lead, only to see it slip away in the final seconds. Despite the tough loss, Kansas remains one of the top teams in the country, and will look to bounce back from the upset in their next game.
The win was a huge confidence booster for West Virginia, who has struggled at times this season. The Mountaineers will look to build on the momentum from the upset, as they head into their next game with renewed hope and determination.
The college basketball world was left stunned by the upset, as No. 7 Kansas was expected to roll over the Mountaineers. Instead, West Virginia pulled off the impossible, using a combination of tough defense and clutch shooting to secure the win.