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. It was West Virginia's first win at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in 12 visits. Kansas, which had not lost a conference opener since January 1991 against Oklahoma, overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to tie the game.

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.

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.

Despite a late rally from the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks, West Virginia was in control throughout the game in a shocking 62-61 win on Tuesday. After the Jayhawks trailed 57-50 with 3:59 left, they went on an 11-5 run.

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.