The Mountaineers won at Allen Fieldhouse for the first time in 12 tries, ending the Jayhawks' 33-year winning streak in conference openers.

Javon Small’s go-ahead free throw proved decisive for the Mountaineers. He finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for WVU, which went ahead 9-0 and never trailed.

The Jayhawks, who opened as double-digit favorites over the Mountaineers, were outplayed in most aspects, falling behind by as many as 18 points. By the time KU recovered, it was too late; the Jayhawks’ wild comeback bid fell short.