Mountaineers edge GWU in late rally to clinch title
West Virginia, led by Rod Hundley 28 and Joe Sharrar 20, overcame George Washington 83-72 to lock up the Southern Conference regular season crown. The Mountaineers, 10 straight wins, pulled away after halftime as Morris Harvey and others added key points. Virginia Tech and other teams also played as league action tightened the race.
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Schaus Praises Sharrar as Best He’s Seen
West Virginia coach Fred Schaus hails center Lloyd Sharrar as the best he’s seen this season, placing him ahead of peers as the Mountaineers pursue a Southern Conference title while star Rod Hundley looms in the shadows.
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