West Virginia’s Starting Lineup Faces Texas Tech Showdown
The West Virginia Mountaineers are set to square off against the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in a crucial Big 12 matchup. The game will take place at the Hope Coliseum on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on FOX. With a record of 15-8 and 6-4 in conference play, West Virginia seeks to enhance its standing. Meanwhile, Texas Tech, holding a 16-6 record and 6-3 in the conference, aims to prevent their first losing streak this season.
West Virginia’s Starting Lineup
WVU head coach Ross Hodge has announced the starting five ahead of the Texas Tech showdown.
- Jasper Floyd: Averaging 6.6 points, 3.0 assists, and leads the team with 43 steals.
- Honor Huff: The senior guard boasts a team-high 15.8 points per game and ranks fifth nationally with 81 three-pointers made.
- Treysen Eaglestaff: Averaging 10.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, he has recently faced a minor dip in scoring.
- Harlan Obioha: Averages 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, despite limited playing time in recent matchups.
- Brenen Lorient: Consistently scoring, with an average of 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Key Player Performances
Several players have recently made significant contributions:
- Jasper Floyd: Scored 12 points against Arizona State and played a vital role in the victory over Kansas.
- Honor Huff: He recently scored a season-high of 24 points against Cincinnati and contributed 16 points in a rematch against the same team.
- Treysen Eaglestaff: Despite a recent lull in form, he has been effective in Big 12 play with a shooting percentage of 42.1% from beyond the arc.
- Harlan Obioha: Struggled due to matchups but previously recorded a season-high of 19 points against Pitt.
- Brenen Lorient: Achieved a career-high of 26 points against Lehigh and has been scoring consistently.
As West Virginia takes the court against Texas Tech, they will rely on their key players to deliver strong performances. The outcome of this game could significantly impact both teams’ standings in the conference.
