MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Interstat) — Treysen Eaglestaff scored 23 points to lead West Virginia to an 86-51 victory over Mississippi Valley State in nonconference men’s basketball Monday night at WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers led 42-22 at halftime and never were threatened, improving to 9-4. The Delta Devils fell to 1-12.

Eaglestaff added two assists and a block in 32 minutes. Honor Huff scored 13 points, while DJ Thomas and Harlan Obioha added 11 and 12 points, respectively. Michael James led Mississippi Valley State with 14 points.

Attendance was 10,234. West Virginia opens Big 12 Conference play Jan. 2 at Iowa State. Mississippi Valley State plays at Oklahoma on Dec. 29.