WVU Basketball
By the Numbers: West Virginia Mountaineers Dominate Stetson Hatters 91-53 in Wire-to-Wire Win
The West Virginia Mountaineers secured a commanding 91-53 victory over the Stetson Hatters on November 6, 2026, at Hope Coliseum in Morgantown. Controlling the contest from tip-off, West Virginia never trailed. The matchup featured zero lead changes and was tied just a single time before the Mountaineers pulled away completely.
Establishing a comfortable advantage early on, West Virginia took a 43-30 lead into the halftime break. The Mountaineers continued their relentless pace in the second half, heavily outscoring the Hatters 48-23 to close out the decisive home win.
Offensively, the Mountaineers executed at a high level, shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range. Defensively, they stifled Stetson, holding the visitors to just 35.2 percent shooting overall. West Virginia also imposed its will on the glass with a 46-32 rebounding advantage and dominated inside by tallying 36 points in the paint.
Box Score: WVU vs. Stetson
The West Virginia Mountaineers convincingly defeated the Stetson Hatters, securing a decisive 38-point victory. A strong start gave WVU a 13-point cushion at halftime, and the team further accelerated the pace in the closing period. The box score below highlights West Virginia’s commanding performance across both halves.
| Period | Stetson | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Half 1 | 30 | 43 |
| Half 2 | 23 | 48 |
| Final | 53 | 91 |
WVU Leaders
Miles Sadler orchestrated the West Virginia offense with precision, delivering a game-high 25 points on an incredibly efficient shooting performance. The Mountaineers also received a massive lift from their reserves, led by Joson Sanon, who caught fire from beyond the arc. Finley Bizjack rounded out the primary scorers with a steady effort from the free-throw line.
| Player | Minutes | Key Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Sadler | 24:00 | 25 pts, 6 ast, 11/16 FG |
| Joson Sanon | 20:00 | 18 pts, 6/8 3PT |
| Finley Bizjack | 26:00 | 13 pts, 4 reb, 5/6 FT |
| Mouhamed Sylla | 17:00 | 11 pts, 6 reb, 7/8 FT |
| Amadou Seini | 20:00 | 8 pts, 10 reb, 4/4 FG |
Beyond his scoring output, Sadler served as the lead playmaker, dishing out a team-best six assists. The Mountaineers asserted their will on the interior thanks to Amadou Seini, who grabbed double-digit rebounds while making all of his field goal attempts. Meanwhile, Mouhamed Sylla effectively drew contact inside, converting frequently at the charity stripe to bolster the frontcourt rotation.
Where the Record Stands
Following the victory, the West Virginia Mountaineers improved to 2-0 overall and remain tied for first in the Big 12 standings with a 0-0 conference mark. While currently unranked in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, West Virginia holds an early-season RPI ranking of No. 117 alongside a strength of schedule metric of zero.
Looking Ahead to the Next Game
The West Virginia Mountaineers will return to action on Thursday, Nov. 12, when they host the Mercer Bears at 7 p.m. ET inside Hope Coliseum. Mercer enters the matchup with a 1-1 record, recently suffering a 96-67 road loss to Virginia Tech.
To secure their third consecutive victory, the Mountaineers will look to replicate the defensive intensity that limited Stetson to just 35.2 percent shooting from the field. Repeating their plus-14 rebounding advantage will also be key against the Bears. Mountaineer fans will be eager to see if West Virginia can maintain its early-season dominance on its home floor.
