West Virginia Wins College Basketball Crown Tournament in Overtime, Led by Honor Huff's 38 Points

West Virginia Claims Crown Tournament Title in Overtime Thriller

The West Virginia Mountaineers secured an 89-82 overtime victory against the Oklahoma Sooners in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown Tournament. This hard-fought contest saw West Virginia overcome an early deficit in the extra period to clinch the title.

Honor Huff led West Virginia with a career-high 38 points, including eight 3-pointers, spearheading their championship effort.

The decisive overtime period began with high drama. West Virginia initiated a crucial 13-0 run in overtime, after trailing by six points. This rapid surge completely shifted the momentum in their favor.

Jasper Floyd played a pivotal role in this run, contributing two critical 3-pointers. These successful shots flanked another key 3-pointer from Huff, together establishing an 85-82 lead for the Mountaineers. Huff then sealed the victory, scoring the final four points of the game from the foul line.

West Virginia Scoring Leaders:

• Honor Huff's remarkable 38-point performance included 9 of 19 shots made and 12 successful free throws, along with four assists.
• Chance Moore was a significant contributor, adding 19 points and securing 10 rebounds.
• Brenen Lorient also made his presence felt with 15 points and eight rebounds.

Oklahoma's Top Performers:

• Nijel Pack led the Sooners with 24 points and provided seven assists.
• Tae Davis contributed 19 points for Oklahoma.
• Xzayvier Brown rounded out the double-digit scorers for the Sooners with 13 points.

The championship game was a true battle of resilience, marked by significant lead changes. West Virginia started strong, establishing an early 26-11 lead. However, Oklahoma swiftly rallied, managing to take a 41-37 lead by halftime. The Sooners continued to build on this momentum, expanding their lead to 52-42 in the second half.

The game remained tight down the stretch, with the score tied at 71-all with just 1:45 remaining in regulation. Following an exchange of 3-pointers, a crucial turnover and foul by Davis allowed Huff to make two free throws, putting West Virginia ahead. However, Tae Davis later tied the game at 76 with a layup, forcing the game into overtime.