Trips out west could leave travelers sunburnt or perfectly tan. West Virginia’s men’s basketball team found itself right in the middle following last week's trip to Arizona.
The tan started off strong for the Mountaineers, as West Virginia earned its first win away from Morgantown all season by beating Arizona State, 75-63.
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