Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ West Virginia Mountaineers
Javon Small scores 27 to propel West Virginia to 84-61 victory over Bethune-Cookman
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- — Javon Small scored 27 to lead West Virginia to an 84-61 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday night.
Small made 7 of 15 shots from the floor with two 3-pointers and all 11 of his free throws for the Mountaineers (8-2), who have won four in a row and improved to 6-0 at home. He added six rebounds and six assists and blocked two shots.
Aman Hansberry totaled 16 points and six rebounds for West Virginia. Jonathan Powell sank four 3-pointers and scored 14. Sencire Harris pitched in with 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
Brayon Freeman led the Wildcats (2-8) with 14 points on 6-for-18 shooting. Daniel Rouzan had 13 points, while Trey Thomas and Reggie Ward Jr. both scored 12. Ward added seven boards. Bethune-Cookman has lost all seven road games this season.
Small had 12 points and four assists to help West Virginia take a 41-30 lead into halftime. The Mountaineers shot 51.7% from the floor, made 6 of 13 from 3-point range and all five of their free throws in building the lead. They used an 11-0 run to turn a five-point lead into a 26-10 advantage. Rouzan had nine points for the Wildcats, who shot 33% overall with one 3-pointer and made 9 of 14 at the foul line before the intermission.
Thomas followed his 3-pointer with a layup to pull Bethune-Cookman within 45-39 with 16 minutes remaining. Jonathan Powell answered with a 3-pointer to spark a 7-0 run and the Mountaineers led by double digits from there.
West Virginia is idle until hosting Mercyhurst on Dec. 22.
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Game Information
Morgantown, WV

Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Gary Maxwell
Referee:James Duke

2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 10-1 | - | 13-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-3 | 2 | 11-13 |
| Southern | 7-4 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-5 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Florida A&M | 6-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Jackson State | 6-5 | 4 | 7-17 |
| Grambling | 5-5 | 4.5 | 11-12 |
| Texas Southern | 5-6 | 5 | 7-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-7 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Alabama State | 4-7 | 6 | 7-17 |
| Alcorn State | 4-7 | 6 | 5-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-10 | 9.5 | 1-23 |
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 10-1 | - | 23-1 |
| Houston | 10-1 | - | 22-2 |
| Kansas | 9-2 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Iowa State | 8-3 | 2 | 21-3 |
| Texas Tech | 8-3 | 2 | 18-6 |
| BYU | 6-5 | 4 | 18-6 |
| UCF | 6-5 | 4 | 17-6 |
| West Virginia | 6-5 | 4 | 15-9 |
| TCU | 5-6 | 5 | 15-9 |
| Cincinnati | 5-7 | 5.5 | 13-12 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-7 | 6 | 16-8 |
| Colorado | 4-8 | 6.5 | 14-11 |
| Arizona State | 4-8 | 6.5 | 13-12 |
| Baylor | 3-9 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| Kansas State | 1-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| Utah | 1-10 | 9 | 9-15 |
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