Last week went about as poorly as one could have expected for BYU basketball as they dropped back-to-back conference games by double digits to fall to 6-6 in conference play. The league isn't looking to let up, either, as Kevin Young's squad will now be tasked with a road challenge in Morgantown, West Virginia.
We're losing control in Provo.
Clinging to their "Last Four In" designation in Joe Lunardi's Bracketology, BYU suffered the same fate from Cincinnati that the Cougars inflicted upon the Bearcats a few weeks ago as a second-half explosion left the visitors in the dust.
This immediately followed a double-digit home defeat that saw BYU basketball go ice cold from the field when it mattered most.
A less-than ideal stretch for a BYU basketball team desperate to keep their head above water to reach March Madness, but as the new week turns, these Cougars are hungry to prove themselves capable of major wins--and they'll need some to inflate their tournament resume.
A face-off with a hot-and-cold West Virginia team could catch BYU at the perfect moment, as the previously-ranked Mountaineers could suffer an off night as the Cougars come to town.
West Virginia has endured an enigmatic season to this point, with key victories over Kansas, Arizona, and Iowa State. Turning the page, however, we see a stretch of poor performances against Arizona State, Kansas State, and TCU--three teams dwindling at the bottom of the Big 12 standings.
BYU hasn't been a world-beater on the road this far into the season, but a win against West Virginia could lift this team's morale and spark a run to secure an at-large bid. Lose, however, and you may find yourself without a dance card come March.
How to watch BYU vs West Virginia basketball
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM MT
Location: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
Channel: CBS Sports Network