In a game labeled "crucial" for the postseason chances of both teams, the West Virginia Mountaineers had the extra second-half gear, pulling away and then holding off the Cincinnati Bearcats, 62-59 Wednesday night.

CINCINNATI — The Bearcats are back on a losing streak after a 62-59 loss to West Virginia put another massive roadblock in front of their 2025 NCAA Tournament hopes. Neil Meyer and I recap that, update Connor Hickman's health, and preview the TCU game on the latest Bearcat Blitz:

The Mountaineers trailed by six with inside 8 minutes remaining, before leading by nine with inside 10 seconds to play. The Bearcats' Tyler Betsey missed a three-point attempt to tie just before time expired.