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Can Eaglestaff Spark Mountaineers Tonight?
28 Feb
Summary
- West Virginia aims to end a three-game losing streak tonight.
- BYU's AJ Dybantsa is a top NBA draft prospect averaging over 30 points.
- WVU's Treysen Eaglestaff needs an aggressive offensive performance.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are set to host the 19th-ranked BYU Cougars tonight, hoping to snap a three-game losing streak in front of a sold-out crowd at Hope Coliseum. This crucial matchup will test the Mountaineers' resilience as they face a formidable opponent.
Key to West Virginia's success will be the offensive performance of forward Treysen Eaglestaff. Eaglestaff recently put up 18 points against Oklahoma State, and the team needs him to maintain that aggressive scoring pace to stay competitive.
BYU features AJ Dybantsa, a highly touted prospect considered a top-two pick for the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa has been on a scoring tear, averaging over 30 points per game since the start of February, and is averaging 25.1 points on the season.
Despite their recent struggles, West Virginia is only a 2.5-point underdog against the Cougars, with the over/under set at 141.5 points.
