West Virginia Mountaineers Take on Stanford Cardinal in College Basketball Crown

Mountaineers look to bounce back from late-season struggles against tough Cardinal squad.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:03am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a college basketball game, with players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and movement.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Stanford Cardinal in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown tournament.Ocala Today

The West Virginia Mountaineers (18-14) will face off against the Stanford Cardinal (20-12) in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. The Mountaineers ended the regular season on a down note, losing 5 of their last 7 games, while Stanford won 6 of its final contests. West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge has announced the starting lineup for the Mountaineers, featuring a mix of veteran leadership and young talent.

Why it matters

This first-round matchup represents an opportunity for West Virginia to regain momentum and potentially make a deep tournament run after a disappointing end to their regular season. The Mountaineers will need strong performances from their starting five to overcome a tough Stanford squad and advance in the prestigious College Basketball Crown.

The details

West Virginia's starting lineup includes guard Jasper Floyd, who averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 assists per game this season; guard Honor Huff, the team's leading scorer at 15.8 points per game with 109 made threes; guard Treysen Eaglestaff, who averaged 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds; forward Brenen Lorient, the team's second-leading scorer and rebounder at 11.6 points and 5.1 boards per game; and center Harlan Obioha, who contributed 5.1 points and 4.7 rebounds while excelling defensively.

  • The game is set to tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST on April 3, 2026.
  • West Virginia ended the regular season having lost 5 of their last 7 games.
  • Stanford won 6 of its final contests heading into the tournament.

The players

Ross Hodge

Head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers basketball team.

Jasper Floyd

West Virginia Mountaineers guard who averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 assists per game this season.

Honor Huff

West Virginia Mountaineers guard and the team's leading scorer at 15.8 points per game, with 109 made threes.

Treysen Eaglestaff

West Virginia Mountaineers guard who averaged 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Brenen Lorient

West Virginia Mountaineers forward who averaged 11.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, second on the team in both categories.

Harlan Obioha

West Virginia Mountaineers center who averaged 5.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while excelling defensively.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited for the opportunity to compete in the College Basketball Crown and make a deep run. Our starting five has the talent and experience to overcome Stanford and advance in the tournament.”

— Ross Hodge, Head Coach, West Virginia Mountaineers

What’s next

The winner of this first-round matchup between West Virginia and Stanford will advance to the next round of the College Basketball Crown tournament.

The takeaway

This opening-round clash between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Stanford Cardinal represents a chance for the Mountaineers to regain their form and make a statement in the prestigious College Basketball Crown tournament after a disappointing end to their regular season. The battle-tested starting five for West Virginia will need to lead the way against a tough Stanford squad.