In a dramatic turn of events, Radford University secured a narrow victory over West Virginia University with a final score of 66-65, highlighted by a last-second shot from DaQuan Smith. This significant upset marks the first time in over three decades that WVU has lost seven non-conference games. The game's critical moment came from a busted play that led to Radford's game-winning shot. Darris Nichols, a former West Virginia guard and current Radford coach, led his team to victory over his alma mater. Meanwhile, in a closely contested match, Seattle University managed to win in overtime against Louisiana Tech, with the game tied at 59 and only 100 seconds left in regulation. The final moments were tense as Louisiana Tech led 63-61 with just 6.8 seconds remaining before Seattle U clinched the win.
What a whirlwind of a two-game stretch for both these teams. Louisiana Tech blew a huge lead at SLU, fought throughout tonight but dropped it in overtime to SU. Seattle U led for essentially for 50 minutes against UW, dropped it, but a big win in OT tonight. Two good teams.
Seattle U has a chance to win or tie it up here. Louisiana Tech leads 63-61 with 6.8 remaining. ESPNU.
We have a good finish coming in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle U and Louisiana Tech are knotted up at 59 with 100 seconds left. ESPN+
Final: Radford 66, #WVU 65 It's been at least 33 years since the Mountaineers lost seven non-conference games. The Most Important Moments includes a busted play that turned into the game-winner for the Highlanders. đź”— https://t.co/mXWqjJmHAJ https://t.co/vmhce0bI55
Former West Virginia guard Darris Nichols just went into Morgantown and led Radford to the win over his alma mater. Gotta wonder if Nichols will be the West Virginia head coach next season.
Radford just beat West Virginia on a last-second shot by DaQuan Smith. Darris Nichols’ team beats his alma mater in Morgantown. Suing the NCAA was never going to save this WVU season, regardless of the political capital gained from doing so.
Radford has a chance to tie or win it here. Two seconds between the shot clock and the game clock. 24.9 seconds to go. 65-63 WVU. ESPN+.
Grambling has a chance to win it here. SE Louisiana just regained the lead at 48-47 with 14 seconds remaining. ESPN+