West Virginia's Battle thrives after judge lets athletes with multiple transfers play immediately

RaeQuan Battle and his West Virginia teammates celebrated on the court amidst a swarm of students as John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” blared over the WVU Coliseum sound system. Battle’s 23 points and nine rebounds led West Virginia to a stunning 91-85 upset win over No. 3 Kansas Saturday. Just two months ago, Battle wondered if NCAA rules would prevent him from having that kind of special moment this season.

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