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Javon Small`s standout performance led West Virginia to a crucial victory over Cincinnati, while TCU defeated Colorado to end its losing streak.

West Virginia snapped a three-game losing streak with a decisive 63-50 victory over Cincinnati on February 2, 2025. Javon Small led the charge for West Virginia, scoring 19 points and dishing out nine assists. His performance included four three-pointers, showcasing his shooting prowess as he shot 6 of 14 from the field. Joseph Yesufu also contributed significantly, finishing the game with a perfect shooting night, scoring 16 points on 6 of 6 shooting, including four three-pointers.

Cincinnati struggled throughout the game, shooting only 31.5% from the field. Day Day Thomas was the standout for the Bearcats, scoring 10 points, but the team has now lost four consecutive games, dropping to a 2-8 record in the conference. West Virginia established a commanding lead early, going into halftime with a 40-25 advantage. Despite a brief rally from Cincinnati, West Virginia responded with a 14-4 run to maintain control.

In another matchup, TCU ended its three-game losing streak with a 68-57 win over Colorado. David Punch was instrumental for TCU, scoring 19 points, including a key 11 points during a critical 24-6 run that extended TCU`s lead to 68-50 late in the game. Noah Reynolds added 11 points, helping TCU improve to 4-6 in the Big 12 Conference. Colorado, on the other hand, continued to struggle, suffering its tenth consecutive loss and remaining winless in the conference at 0-10. Andrej Jakimovski led Colorado with 13 points, but the team was unable to capitalize on its rebounding advantage, as TCU scored 28 points off 19 turnovers.

For detailed game recaps, check out the West Virginia vs. Cincinnati and TCU vs. Colorado recaps.

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