HOUSTON >> Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 157 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as West Virginia snapped its five-game losing streak with a 45-35 win over No. 22 Houston.

Fox was 13 of 22 and threw a touchdown pass of 24 yards to Cam Vaughn. He also rushed for 65 yards and had touchdown runs of 6 yards and 34 yards.

Diore Hubbard rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown, and Cyncir Bowers added 65 yards rushing and a touchdown as the Mountaineers (3-6, 1-5 Big 12) outrushed the Cougars 246-82.

“Our freshman quarterback (Fox) is growing up,” West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said. “He’s really poised, seeing things out there. I’m proud of the way he played. The running backs ran. Diore Hubbard ran his tail off.”

West Virginia forced four Houston turnovers and converted it into 17 points.

“We know that helps boost the momentum,” West Virginia cornerback Jordan Scruggs said of the turnovers. “Offense, they strive from the turnovers. That’s a big momentum boost.”

Houston had committed four turnovers in the first eight games this season, including three in the team’s other loss against Texas Tech.