Big 12

WVU looks to even things up in home series against Oklahoma

by Aaron Parker - January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 0392

Coming off yet another tough Big 12 loss, WVU will be looking to get back on track at home against Oklahoma on Wednesday night. West Virginia (13-5, 2-4 Big 12), will have their hands full again as they continue to dive into the gauntlet of Big 12 play. Oklahoma (12-7, 2-5

Former Mountaineer pitchers set to make big impact in MLB this season

by Matt Natriello - January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 0366

Two former WVU pitchers are set to make a big impact on their MLB clubs in this upcoming season. Alek Manoah of the Toronto Blue Jays burst onto the scene as a rookie last season, after the Blue Jays selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2019

Martinez and Deans lead WVU to win over Oklahoma State

by Carleigh Minor - January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 0239

West Virginia (9-7, 1-4 Big 12) picked up their second Big 12 win of the year, forcing 21 turnovers and holding on late, defeating Oklahoma State, 61-57. Starting from the opening tip-off the Mountaineers were able to gage their way through the first quarter. WVU was able to create a lead

West Virginia unravels late, falls to No. 18 Texas Tech

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 0290

West Virginia’s offensive identity has hinged upon the play of Sean McNeil and Taz Sherman. No. 18 Texas Tech’s team identity has been due to their strong defensive play. Down the stretch on Saturday, Texas Tech’s defense rose to the occasion, while the Mountaineers’ offense sputtered, with the Mountaineers eventually

Carey goes to bat for his team despite slow start to conference play

by Quinn Burkitt - January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 0285

The West Virginia women’s basketball team ran into a fiery No. 14 Oklahoma women’s basketball team on Wednesday night, struggling to gain enough momentum to keep their lead, eventually losing, 88-76. West Virginia head coach Mike Carey talked about how he is not upset with losing as long as his team

Jan. 20 Big 12 MBB Power Rankings

by Matt Natriello - January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 0329

Big 12 basketball is a cannibalistic league, everyone knows that. But even by Big 12 standards, this was a crazy past week. Team records are in parenthesis. #10 Oklahoma Sooners (12-6, 2-4) Last week in the power rankings, Oklahoma was coming off a big win against Iowa State, then a let-down

WVU Opens Home and Conference Slates Against No. 6 Denver

by Ashley O'Brien - January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 0409

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 20, 2022) – The West Virginia University gymnastics team is set to open its home and conference slates on Friday, Jan. 21, as it welcomes defending Big 12 champion Denver to Morgantown. Action inside the WVU Coliseum is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Friday is Dollar Day, with

Basketball can sometimes be a lot harder than it seems

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 0350

Finishing around the basket — simple right? For West Virginia, they are proving how difficult the simplest of plays can be. Since the birth of basketball, coaches have preached to get as many "high-percentage looks" as possible. Those looks come from being close to the basket, or laying the ball

Sources: Big 12 to create two seven-team divisions by 2023

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 0924

Due to the planned departure of Texas and Oklahoma in 2025 and the addition of four schools in 2023, the Big 12 Conference plans to use two, seven-team divisions for football in 2023 and 2024. On Tuesday, CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd reported the Big 12 plans to use these two

West Virginia hoping Sherman returns to form against No. 5 Baylor

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 0302

West Virginia and Baylor both look to get back on track, and both could be doing so without their leading scorers fully healthy. After getting blown out against Kansas on Saturday, West Virginia will look to upset No. 5 Baylor on Tuesday, and they may do so without their best