West Virginia, Texas Tech are in desperation mode

The level of desperation will be high when West Virginia and Texas Tech meet on Wednesday in Big 12 Conference play in Lubbock, Texas.

The matchup is between the bottom two teams in the conference standings. Both teams enjoyed early stints in the Top 25 this season but will have to make serious improvements to get back in the running for an NCAA bid.

The Mountaineers (11-8, 1-6) arrive after a 69-61 loss to then-No. 7 T