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

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.

Javon Small hit a free throw with 1.8 seconds left as West Virginia defeated No. 7 Kansas 62-61 on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kan.

Javon Small hit a free throw with 1.8 seconds left as West Virginia defeated No. 7 Kansas 62-61 on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kan. It was West Virginia's first win at

Kansas basketball is about to start its Big 12 Conference slate. Follow along for updates from this matchup against West Virginia.

For the first time since 1991, Kansas basketball dropped its Big 12 opener, falling 62-61 to West Virginia at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday afternoon. It was a brutal game for the Jayhawks, who never led and couldn’t close the gap, even with a furious late rally.

Kansas basketball opens Big 12 Conference play on Tuesday at home against West Virginia. Follow along to see how the Jayhawks perform in this game.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (9-2) are on the road for their Big 12 Conference opener at the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks (9-2) Tuesday afternoon. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. EST and the action will stream on ESPN+.

Former Oklahoma State point guard Javon Small had 24 points — 18 in the first half — in West Virginia's 69-50 rout of the Cowboys.