WEST VIRGINIA THROTTLES DUQUESNE IN COLLEGE HOOPS

Bob Huggins had his West Virginia club on a mission defensively Wednesday night as they limited the visiting Dukes to 39 points on 32% (14-44) shooting from the floor while forcing 25 turnovers. WVU also dominated the boards with a 45-34 rebounding edge as the Mountaineers Cruised to a Win (Times West Virginia) as WVU Rolls 68-39 (Charleston Gazette) over Duquesne.

Of course, like any coach, even after as impressive of a win as last night was, Huggins is Still Looking for Improvement (Times West Virginia) from his Mountaineers with a long season ahead. Giving Huggs' immediate attention after the game was some reckless three-point shooting and some dismal play by Devin Ebanks, who was just 2-10 from the field with four rebounds and three turnovers in 29 minutes.

Kevin Jones, the do-everything forward, led West Virginia with 16 points and nine rebounds, seven of them off the offensive boards as WVU had a 20-8 edge on the offensive glass.

Despite the Win, Huggins Expects More (Daily Mail) and his team was certain to receive that message from their head coach. Huggins is Seeking Perfection (Wheeling Register) from his sixth ranked club and their next opportunity to provide it for their demanding coach comes Saturday in the Coliseum against Coppin State. A road date with Cleveland State (12/19) and a home game against #25 Ole Miss (12/23) close the pre-conference schedule ahead of the conference opener at Seton Hall December 26th.

Wellington Smith added 11 points and Da'Sean Butler 10 in Wednesday night's victory.