In the final possession, Cincinnati's Tyler Betsey had a chance to tie the game but missed a crucial 3-point shot, leading to a narrow victory for WVU.

Despite the win, WVU bettors were left disappointed as the team failed to cover the spread after having led by nine points late in the game.

WVU's ensuing inbound play resulted in a turnover, which allowed Skillings to score another off-balance 3-pointer, further cutting the lead to three with only five seconds remaining.

West Virginia University (WVU) faced off against Cincinnati in a college basketball game on February 19, 2025, entering the match as 3.5-point favorites.

As the game neared its conclusion, WVU held a 62-53 lead with less than 15 seconds remaining, appearing set for an easy victory.

However, Cincinnati's Dan Skillings Jr. made a last-second desperation 3-pointer, narrowing WVU's lead to six points with just eight seconds left.