MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Despite coming from behind to force extra innings, No. 25 West Virginia University fell to Oklahoma, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon at Monongalia County Ballpark. The Mountaineers (25-17, 10-8 Big 12) scored two runs in the sixth and seventh innings to tie the game at 4-4 but the Sooners (30-16, 8-7
Month: April 2017
No. 25 WVU-Oklahoma split doubleheader
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-The No. 25 West Virginia University baseball team split a doubleheader with Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon. After suspending the opening game of the series due to lightning, the Mountaineers and Sooners finished Friday's game as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Trailing 2-1 in the sixth, WVU sent freshman Sam Kessler
Several WVU players sign free agent deals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Only two members of the West Virginia University football team were selected in the NFL Draft but several former Mountaineers inked free agent deals on Saturday after the draft concluded. Skyler Howard- Seattle Seahawks Jeremy Tyler- Buffalo Bills Rushel Shell- Pittsburgh Steelers Christian Brown- Pittsburgh Steelers Adam Pankey- Green Bay Packers Maurice Fleming- Tampa Bay Bucaneers Tyler
Another WVU standout signs with Philadelphia Eagles
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--After going undrafted on Saturday, West Virginia University center Tyler Orlosky signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cleveland, Ohio native joins former teammates Shelton Gibson and Rasul Douglas, who were both drafted by Philadelphia. Other former Mountaineers currently with the Eagles are Wendell Smallwood and Najee Good. Orlosky started in 13 games
Jevon Carter Submits Name for NBA Draft
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 24, 2017) – West Virginia University junior guard Jevon Carter has officially submitted his name for the 2017 NBA Draft. Carter will not hire an agent. “Jevon will go through the process in a systematic and professional manner by exploring the situation and leaving open his option to
No. 21 WVU drops series at Kansas State
Manhattan, Kan.-- For the first time this season, No. 21 West Virginia University dropped a Big 12 series with Sunday's 11-4 loss to Kansas State. The Mountaineers (23-15) scored four runs on 10 hits but the bullpen fell apart, allowing the Wildcats (21-19) to come from behind for the win. Kade Strowd (1-1) suffered
No. 21 WVU tops Kansas State in series opener
MANHATTAN, Ks.--The No. 21 West Virginia University baseball team won a back-and-forth affair, 9-7, to open a three-game series at Kansas State on Friday night in Manhattan, Kansas. On a cool, rainy evening at Tointon Family Stadium, the Mountaineers (23-13, 9-4 Big 12) and Wildcats (19-19, 2-11 Big 12) traded the
No. 21 WVU defeats Marshall, sweeps season series
CHARLESTON, W.Va.--Ivan Gonzalez drove in three runs as No. 21 West Virginia University defeated in-state rival Marshall 8-4 on Tuesday night at Appalachian Power Park. The sophomore catcher went 4-for-5, scoring three runs and driving in three, including a two-run homer in the sixth. The Mountaineers (22-13) swept the season series against the
Five Thoughts from the Spring Game and ESPN’s April Prediction
MORGANTOWN, W.Va--The West Virginia Mountaineers concluded their spring practices with this past Saturday's Gold-Blue scrimmage and even though the Blue won 44-21--based on the unconventional scoring system-- there was a lot to like for Mountaineer fans who attended or watched the game. Here are five observations that I took away from the
Will Grier and David Sills click in spring game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--One takeaway from Saturday's annual Gold-Blue Spring Game was that Will Grier and David Sills mesh well together. And it's a bond that could benefit WVU well come fall. “That connection has been fun to watch,” Mountaineers coach Dana Holgorsen said. "And over the course of the next two years it’s