Honor Huff's 38 Points Lead WVU to Overtime Win Against Oklahoma

Mountaineers capture College Basketball Crown title in Huff's final game

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:22am

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In his final collegiate game, West Virginia guard Honor Huff scored a career-high 38 points, including a school-record 120th 3-pointer of the season, to lead the Mountaineers to an 89-82 overtime victory against Oklahoma and capture the College Basketball Crown tournament championship.

Why it matters

Huff's historic performance cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in West Virginia basketball history, capping off a remarkable college career that saw him lead the Mountaineers to a postseason tournament title in his final season.

The details

Huff set the WVU single-season record for 3-pointers made with 120, breaking the previous mark of 117 held by Frank Young. He shot 9-of-19 from the field, 8-of-15 from 3-point range, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line. Huff's teammates Chance Moore (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Brenen Lorient (15 points, 8 rebounds) also played key roles in the victory.

  • Huff tied the school's single-season 3-point record in less than 10 minutes of game time.
  • Huff broke the record with his 120th 3-pointer late in regulation to tie the game at 74.
  • Huff scored 8 of WVU's 13 points in overtime to seal the championship victory.

The players

Honor Huff

A 5-foot-9 guard from Brooklyn, New York, Huff finished his college career as one of the greatest players in West Virginia basketball history, capping it off with a 38-point performance and a tournament MVP award.

Chance Moore

A senior forward for WVU who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds in the championship game.

Brenen Lorient

A senior forward for WVU who added 15 points and 8 rebounds in the overtime victory.

Ross Hodge

The first-year head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, who guided the team to the College Basketball Crown title in his debut season.

Porter Moser

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, who saw his team's 13-point second half lead slip away against the resilient Mountaineers.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't come this far just to come this far.”

— Honor Huff, Guard, West Virginia

“This is the last game for us seniors, so this is crazy. A lot of us were underrated, under recruited. It's crazy, because we're here right now with a team that just loves each other. We wanted to pull it out for each other. I can't even explain the feeling.”

— Honor Huff, Guard, West Virginia

“So many times we were supposed to be down and out. They just kept coming back each time by making winning plays and that's why I'll forever remember this group. They've set a standard and an expectation for seasons to come.”

— Ross Hodge, Head Coach, West Virginia

What’s next

Huff will now look to pursue a professional basketball career, either in the NBA or overseas, after capping off his college tenure with a championship and individual accolades.

The takeaway

Honor Huff's heroic performance in the College Basketball Crown final cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in West Virginia history, leading the Mountaineers to an improbable tournament championship in his final collegiate game.