The Red Raiders were champion of the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association for the first time in school history, which earned them the right to be invited to their first ever bowl game.
However, David Issac picked up his own fumbled while avoiding three tackles and dashed into the end zone, giving them a 7-0 lead.
Led by quarterback Ed Smith, the Red Raiders drove 80 yards, culminating on a Charlie Calhoun one-yard rush for a touchdown.
As it turned out, Emmett Moan's extra point kick for West Virginia proved to be the winning margin.
Texas Tech had more yards, completed passes and first downs than the Mountaineers, but their two turnovers cost them dearly.