Utah Ends 15-Game Road Losing Streak with Win Over West Virginia

Utes snap skid with 61-56 victory in Big 12 matchup

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Utah Utes ended a 15-game road losing streak with a 61-56 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Wednesday in Morgantown, W.Va. Seydou Traore scored 17 points and Terrence Brown and Don McHenry added 16 each for the Utes, who had not won on the road since January 2025. The Mountaineers, who were led by 12 points each from Honor Huff and Chance Moore, were unable to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit and 15-point second-half gap as their NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit.

Why it matters

This win is a significant milestone for the Utah program, which had struggled mightily on the road over the past two seasons. The Utes' ability to snap their lengthy road losing streak against a quality Big 12 opponent like West Virginia could provide a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to finish the season strong. For the Mountaineers, the loss is a major setback in their quest to secure an NCAA Tournament berth, as they have now alternated wins and losses over their last eight games.

The details

Utah jumped out to a 13-3 lead in the first four minutes, hitting their first six shots. The Utes extended their advantage to as much as 15 points in the second half before West Virginia made a late push, cutting the deficit to 53-51 with under four minutes to play. However, Utah was able to hold on down the stretch, outscoring the Mountaineers 8-5 the rest of the way to secure the victory.

  • The Utes had not won on the road since topping TCU 73-65 on Jan. 15, 2025.
  • Utah ended a seven-game overall skid with the win over West Virginia on Wednesday.

The players

Seydou Traore

A Utah player who scored 17 points in the win.

Terrence Brown

A Utah player who scored 16 points in the win.

Don McHenry

A Utah player who scored 16 points in the win.

Honor Huff

A West Virginia player who scored 12 points in the loss.

Chance Moore

A West Virginia player who scored 12 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“This win is a huge boost for our program after struggling on the road for so long. The guys really stepped up and fought hard to get this victory.”

— Craig Smith, Utah Head Coach (statenews.net)

“We just couldn't get over the hump tonight. Credit to Utah, they came in here and played a great game, especially in the first half. We'll need to regroup quickly if we want to keep our NCAA Tournament hopes alive.”

— Bob Huggins, West Virginia Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Utes will look to build on this road win as they continue their Big 12 schedule, while the Mountaineers will need to bounce back quickly to keep their NCAA Tournament aspirations on track.

The takeaway

Utah's ability to end its lengthy road losing streak with a victory over a quality Big 12 opponent like West Virginia demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to turn its season around. For the Mountaineers, the loss is a setback in their quest for an NCAA Tournament berth, underscoring the importance of maintaining consistency down the stretch.