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:

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