The rigorous 20-game Big 12 schedule begins Tuesday night for West Virginia with arguably the toughest opponent and the toughest venue in the 16-team league as the Mountaineers make the trek to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks.

Two teams that seem to have found their stride match up Tuesday in Lawrence, Kan., as Big 12 Conference play begins for visiting West Virginia and No. 7 Kansas. West Virginia (9-2) has won five straight games heading into conference season. The last four wins were by double digits. They've won both of their games against ranked opponents.