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Utah Finishes The Fight Over West Virginia
Utes snap road losing streak with gritty 61-56 win over Mountaineers
Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:15pm
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Utah walked out of Morgantown with a 61-56 win over West Virginia in an ugly game they led for over 39 minutes. The Utes jumped out to an early lead, weathered a second-half surge from the Mountaineers, and made the plays they needed in crunch time to preserve the road victory.
Why it matters
This was a much-needed road win for Utah, who had struggled to find success away from home in conference play this season. The gritty performance and ability to close out a tight game could provide a confidence boost for the Utes as they continue their push for postseason positioning.
The details
Utah opened the game on a 9-0 run and led by as many as 15 points in the second half. However, West Virginia fought back, cutting the deficit to just two points late in the game. That's when forward Seydou Traore stepped up, making key defensive plays down the stretch to seal the victory for the Utes.
- Utah led 31-21 at halftime.
- The Utes held a 15-point lead with 10 minutes remaining in the second half.
- West Virginia cut Utah's lead to 53-51 with 3:59 left in the game.
The players
Seydou Traore
A forward for Utah who had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, including several key defensive plays down the stretch to preserve the Utes' victory.
Don McHenry
A Utah player who scored 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting, hitting timely shots to help the Utes maintain their lead.
Terrence Brown
A Utah player who added 14 points and 8 rebounds, controlling the tempo and battling on the glass for the Utes.
Honor Huff
A West Virginia player who scored several key baskets to help the Mountaineers mount their second-half comeback.
Treysen Eaglestaff
A West Virginia player who converted a layup to cut Utah's lead to 53-51 with 3:59 remaining, making it a two-point game.
The takeaway
Utah's gritty road win over West Virginia could be a turning point for the Utes, who have struggled to find success away from home this season. The team's ability to weather the Mountaineers' second-half surge and make the necessary plays down the stretch demonstrates their resilience and could provide a confidence boost as they continue their push for postseason positioning.
