West Virginia and Stanford play in CBC matchup
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Stanford Cardinal (20-12, 9-10 ACC) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (18-14, 9-10 Big 12) Las Vegas; Thursday, 8 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia and Stanford square off in the College Basketball Crown. The Mountaineers' record in Big 12 play is 9-10, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games. West Virginia is ninth in college basketball allowing 64.
8 points per game while holding opponents to 41. 6% shooting. The Cardinal's record in ACC games is 9-10.
Stanford is ninth in the ACC allowing 72. 7 points while holding opponents to 45. 5% shooting.
West Virginia is shooting 44. 1% from the field this season, 1. 4 percentage points lower than the 45.