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Photo gallery: West Virginia edges Arizona State in Cactus Bowl

By Matt Sunday 
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen receives the Cactus Bowl trophy following the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard is awarded the offensive MVP following the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia president E. Gordon Gee celebrates the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver David Sills celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen is doused with Gatorade after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. - Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia linebackers Shaq Petteway and Jared Barber break into tears following the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) catches a touchdown as Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Solomon Means (7) defends during the second half at Chase Field during the Cactus Bowl. - Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard evades a sack during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Gary Jennings scores a touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers players celebrate after the 2016 Cactus Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Chase Field. The Mountaineers won 43-42. - Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson makes a catch on the sidelines during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber makes a tackle during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood runs for a first down on 3rd and 22 during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood runs for a first down on 3rd and 22 during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver David Sills celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber breaks into tears following the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
A West Virginia player holds his helmet in the air to celebrate the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia fans celebrate the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber leads the team out with the flag during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
A skydiver carries the american flag to the field prior to the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber prepares to run out of the tunnel during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia lineman Kyle Bosch prepares to run out of the tunnel during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia safety Dravon Askew-Henry runs out of the tunnel during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard looks to throw during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver David Sills (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game wining touchdown during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Chase Field during the Cactus Bowl. - Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen yells at the officials after picking up a flag during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia kicker Josh Lambert makes a field goal during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shorts dives in to make a catch on a ball that was nearly intercepted during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shorts signals for a first down after making a highlight reel catch during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia linebacker Jared Barber attempts to knock down a pass during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard reacts to Ka'Raun White's dropped pass during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood attempts to spin for extra yardage during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia cornerback Rick Rumph III confers with Tony Gibson during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici throws a pass during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson breaks free for a touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson breaks free for a touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson celebrates with coach Lonnie Galloway during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shorts makes a catch during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood runs during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shors celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers' 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard throws a pass during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia safety KJ Dillon makes a one-handed grab during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia receiver Jordan Thompson takes the field during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia's 'next man up' Rick Rumph III prepares to play in place of ineligible Daryl Worley ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard visits with family during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood walks the field during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood visits with David Sills' parents during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard leaps into running back Jacky Marcellus during warmups ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen watches his team warm up ahead of the Mountaineers' Cactus Bowl matchup against Arizona State at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

PHOENIX — Check out photo coverage from West Virginia’s 43-42 Cactus Bowl win over Arizona State on Saturday at Chase Field.





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