LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — West Virginia built a steady lead and never trailed Saturday, defeating Creighton 87-70 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game at T-Mobile Arena.

The Mountaineers led 43-37 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. DJ Thomas led West Virginia with 20 points. Treysen Eaglestaff added 16 points and Brenen Lorient scored 15.

Josh Dix scored 18 points for the Bluejays, while Hudson Greer added 15 and Jasen Green had 14.

West Virginia improved to 20-14 overall. Creighton fell to 16-18.