The Jayhawks, who opened as double-digit favorites over the Mountaineers, were outplayed in most aspects, falling behind by as many as 18 points. By the time KU recovered, it was too late; the Jayhawks’ wild comeback bid fell short.

The Mountaineers won at Allen Fieldhouse for the first time in 12 tries, ending the Jayhawks' 33-year winning streak in conference openers.

There's no easing into the Big 12 schedule for the West Virginia Mountaineers as they'll square off with the seventh-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday afternoon

Javon Small hit the go-ahead free throw with 1.8 seconds remaining, and short-handed West Virginia held on after blowing an 18-point second-half lead to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 62-61 in an intense

As expected, West Virginia will be without senior forward Tucker DeVries (shoulder) for Saturday's road game at No. 7 Kansas. This marks the fourth straight DeVries has missed, last playing on December 6th against Georgetown.

West Virginia shocks by beating No. 17 Kansas 62-61 without star Tucker DeVries, pulling off a stunning upset. Kansas could fall out of the top 25 rankings.