NEWARK, N.J. -- WVU's Butler missed a jumper from the free throw line which would have tied it, and then WVU fouled Tyler Smith who hit both free-throws to take a 71-67 lead.

Butler then missed a bank shot from just inside the elbow, Chris Lofton grabbed the rebound and Butler picked up the foul with 23.4 seconds to go.

Lofton went to the line for two shots and missed both which gave the Mountaineers some life.

Alex Ruoff then came down the court and nailed a three from right in front of Bob Huggins with 14.2 seconds to play to cut the Tennessee lead to 71-70.

Vols will have the ball.