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Wed, December 11, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - Herald Star
DeVries-less WVU has little trouble with N.C. Central

DeVries-less WVU has little trouble with N.C. Central


Published on 2024-12-11 03:45:18 - Herald Star
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  • MORGANTOWN
  • The response came in many forms, but there was only one question Tuesday. Just how would the WVU men's basketball team look without senior guard Tucker DeVries? As far as first impressions go,

The article from the Herald Star Online discusses West Virginia University's basketball team defeating North Carolina Central 77-47 in a game where they were without their head coach, Bob Huggins, who was serving a suspension. Assistant coach Josh Eilert took over coaching duties. Despite the absence of Huggins, the Mountaineers had little trouble with the Eagles, with standout performances from players like Erik Stevenson, who scored 23 points, and Tre Mitchell, who contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. The team's defense was particularly effective, holding N.C. Central to just 30% shooting from the field. The game also highlighted the depth of the WVU roster, as several players stepped up in the absence of their head coach.

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[ https://www.heraldstaronline.com/sports/local-sports/2024/12/devries-less-wvu-has-little-trouble-with-n-c-central/ ]