West Virginia forward Teddy Allen (13) shoots as Murray State forward Terrell Miller Jr. (0) defends during WVU’s win over the Racers on Friday in the NCAA tournament’s first round. Photo by: Denis Poroy
By: Staff Reports | Posted: Mar. 16, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail
The Capital Classic lives again, albeit in California.
WVU got 21 points and eight assists from Jevon Carter to cruise past Murray State 85-68 in the first round of the NCAA tournament in San Diego. That sets up a second-round showdown with in-state rival Marshall, a game that hasn’t been played since 2015, but will have its highest stakes Sunday.
The winner of Sunday’s matchup earns a berth in the NCAA’s Sweet 16.
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