Harlan Obioha improved his fitness in the offseason and has become an inside force for West Virginia.

There will be dueling big men working the paint when the Mountaineers host Lafayette on Monday in Morgantown, W. Va.

In a 71-49 win against Pitt on Thursday, the 7-foot Obioha led West Virginia (4-0) with 19 points and converted 8 of 9 field goal attempts.

"We challenged him in the offseason," West Virginia coach Ross Hodge said. "He's a large man amongst large men. He has great feet, balance and hands and that's a really good combination. He gets his position, doesn't get off balance and if he can get the ball to his chin, he finishes it."

Honor Huff leads the Mountaineers in scoring at 15.5 points per game. Brenen Lorient (13.8 points), Obioha (12) and Jasper Floyd (11.8) all score i

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