CINCINNATI (Interstat) — West Virginia overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Cincinnati 65-59 in a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Fifth Third Arena. The Mountaineers, held to 20 first-half points, surged with 45 after halftime to complete the regular-season sweep.

Honor Huff led West Virginia with 17 points and six assists, while DJ Thomas added 16 points. Jizzle James scored a game-high 21 points for Cincinnati, and Baba Miller added 15 points and three blocks. The Bearcats led 30-20 at halftime but were outscored by 16 in the second half. Attendance was 10,215. West Virginia improved to 15-8, and Cincinnati fell to 11-12.