Following a tough 56–61 loss to Utah on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the West Virginia Mountaineers (16–10, 5–8 Big 12) are looking to salvage their road trip as they face TCU today, February 21, at 5:00 PM ET.
The loss at Hope Coliseum was a defensive battle where the Mountaineers struggled early, trailing 21–31 at halftime. Despite outscoring the Utes in the second half and a late-game surge from guards Honor Huff and Chance Moore, the comeback stalled due to critical missed free throws in the final minutes.
Game Recap: Utah 61, WVU 56
The game was defined by shooting slumps and missed opportunities. WVU managed to cut the lead to a single possession late in the fourth quarter, but Utah’s defense held firm.
The Scoring Gap: WVU shot only 34% from the floor in the first half, allowing Utah to build a double-digit cushion.
Free Throw Woes: The Mountaineers left 7 points at the line, shooting under 65% in a game decided by just 5 points.
Coach’s Corner: Head Coach Ross Hodge emphasized that while the effort was there in the second half, “defensive consistency” for the full 40 minutes is what’s missing for this squad to compete at the top of the Big 12.
The Road Ahead: Rebounding at TCU
The Mountaineers travel to Fort Worth to take on a TCU team they previously beat 82–79 in Morgantown back in January.
| Matchup | Date | Location | Time (ET) |
| WVU vs. TCU | Feb 21, 2026 | Schollmaier Arena | 5:00 PM |
| WVU vs. Oklahoma St | Feb 24, 2026 | Gallagher-Iba Arena | 7:00 PM |
| WVU vs. #23 BYU | Feb 28, 2026 | Hope Coliseum | 5:30 PM |
