We saw how important that was on Monday night when West Virginia was unable to hold on to a 14-point lead at Kansas with three minutes remaining. The Mountaineers (20-6, 8-5) committed four critical turnovers in the final minute of regulation to blow a seven-point lead, enabling the Jayhawks to seize the game in overtime.
Tight games have become a hallmark of the Big 12 this year, with 47 of the 65 conference games so far decided by 10 points or less.
Just this week, four out of the five games played through Wednesday were determined by six points or less, the widest margin of victory being Texas Tech’s impressive 84-78 home victory over fourth-ranked Baylor on Monday night.