West Virginia Mountaineers Defeat Oklahoma in Overtime to Win CBC Title

Honor Huff's career-high 38 points lead WVU to thrilling overtime victory in championship game

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:28am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the intense action and celebration of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the dominant colors of the West Virginia Mountaineers team.West Virginia's dramatic overtime win in the CBC championship game showcases their ability to triumph in high-stakes, pressure-filled moments.Las Vegas Today

The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 89-82 in overtime on Sunday to win the College Basketball Crown (CBC) Tournament championship. West Virginia senior guard Honor Huff scored a career-high 38 points, including 8 three-pointers, to lead his team to the hard-fought victory.

Why it matters

This is a significant win for the West Virginia program, as they capture their first CBC title in school history. The Mountaineers' victory over a tough Oklahoma squad showcases their ability to win close, high-stakes games against top competition.

The details

In the championship game played in Las Vegas, West Virginia and Oklahoma were tied 73-73 at the end of regulation. But the Mountaineers outscored the Sooners 16-9 in the overtime period, with Honor Huff leading the way with 8 of his 38 total points. Huff's outside shooting and clutch performance down the stretch proved to be the difference in the hard-fought victory.

  • The CBC championship game took place on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • West Virginia and Oklahoma were tied 73-73 at the end of regulation.

The players

Honor Huff

A senior guard for the West Virginia Mountaineers who scored a career-high 38 points, including 8 three-pointers, to lead his team to the CBC championship.

West Virginia Mountaineers

The men's basketball team from West Virginia University that won the 2026 College Basketball Crown (CBC) Tournament title.

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma that lost to West Virginia in the CBC championship game.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge win for our program and I'm so proud of the way our guys battled tonight. Honor was simply unstoppable, and the rest of the team stepped up when we needed them most.”

— Bob Huggins, Head Coach, West Virginia Mountaineers

What’s next

The West Virginia Mountaineers will now await their seeding and matchup for the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

West Virginia's thrilling overtime victory in the CBC championship game showcases the program's ability to win close, high-pressure games against elite competition. The Mountaineers' first-ever CBC title is a significant milestone that should provide momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament.