MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Juwan Staten scored 18 points to lead seven West Virginia players in double figures as the Mountaineers broke a two-game losing streak by defeating Virginia Military Institute 94-69 Wednesday night.

Staten, a junior guard who transferred from Dayton, and Aaric Murray, a junior center who transferred from La Salle, put up big games.

Staten’s 18 points led all scorers and was his best total with the Mountaineers (2-3). He connected on 7 of 10 shots, made all four of his free throws, grabbed seven rebounds and handed out three assists.

Murray made 6 of 12 field goal tries, finished with 13 points and took a game-high nine rebounds.

They got plenty of help. Senior center Deniz Kilicli connected on 5 of 8 shots and finished with 13 points.

Reserves Gary Browne and Keaton Miles scored 11 points, with Browne also getting seven rebounds and a career-high seven assists. Miles’ point total was a career high for the sophomore.

Terry Henderson and Eron Harris added 10 points each.

Stan Okoye led VMI (3-4) with 14 points, D.J. Covington had 12 and Tim Marshall 11.

West Virginia has won 13 straight home openers since moving back into the Coliseum in the 2000-01 season after it was closed for a year for asbestos abatement. It was also the Mountaineers’ 42nd victory in their last 43 home games against nonconference opponents.