West Virginia defeats Cincinnati 45-42 for first Big 12 win
West Virginia beat Cincinnati 45-42 in a Big 12 game in Morgantown, earning the Mountaineers their first conference victory of the season.
Key points
- West Virginia won 45-42 over Cincinnati in a Big 12 matchup.
- The game took place in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Quarterback Michael Hawkins led a game‑winning drive that ended with a field goal.
- West Virginia's defense gave up 622 total yards to Cincinnati.
West Virginia Defeats Cincinnati in 45-42 Big 12 Shootout
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 45-42 in a Big 12 shootout on Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The victory marked West Virginia's first Big 12 win of the season.
Quarterback Michael Hawkins led the Mountaineers on the game‑winning drive that ended with a field goal.
West Virginia's defense allowed 622 total yards to Cincinnati.
Your questions, answered
What was the score of the West Virginia vs. Cincinnati game?
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 45-42.
Who led West Virginia's game‑winning drive?
Quarterback Michael Hawkins led the drive that ended with a field goal.
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