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Culver leads Mountaineers past VCU

by Shanna Rose - November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 0288

Derek Culver notched his first double-double of the season, scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as No. 15 West Virginia defeated VCU 78-66 on Thursday afternoon in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic. The Mountaineers will now face Western Kentucky in tomorrow’s championship game at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Sean

WVU’s Opener Tougher Than Anticipated

by Shanna Rose - November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 0263

West Virginia's opening game was tougher than expected but the Mountaineers defeated South Dakota State 79-71 on Wednesday night. Oscar Tshiebwe went to the bench early because of foul trouble, which didn't help WVU. The Jackrabbits forced the Mountaineers to take shots, which didn't always fall. WVU made 8-of-32 from beyond the

No. 15 WVU Wins First Game, Advances To Second Round

by Ethan Bock - November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 0365

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – (November 25, 2020) – The No. 15-ranked West Virginia basketball team defeated the South Dakota State Jack Rabbits by a final score of 79-71 on Wednesday night. WVU coach Bob Huggins had a lot of praise for South Dakota State and the way they played. “I think they’re

WVU’s Culver ready for season to start

by Shanna Rose - November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 0148

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia is projected to do big things this season and part of that is because of Derek Culver. Not because the Mountaineers lack talent. In fact, they are loaded with good players but because Culver is one of the most experienced on the roster. Heading into his third

West Virginia to Play Gonzaga Next Week

by Ethan Bock - November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 0333

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 25, 2020) – The 15th-ranked West Virginia University men’s basketball team will participate in this year’s Jimmy V Classic against No. 1 Gonzaga at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, Dec. 2. West Virginia and Gonzaga will be the first game of the doubleheader, tipping at 7

Previewing Second Half of Teams in Crossover Classic

by Shanna Rose - November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 0370

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — On Wednesday the first round of the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic kicks off, today we preview the second bracket in the tournament. South Dakota State The Jackrabbits will be playing this one in their own backyard. However, fans are not permitted at the games. South Dakota State

Wichita State Backs Out of South Dakota, VCU Replaces

by Ethan Bock - November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 0390

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – (November 23, 2020) — The Wichita State Shockers have backed out of the Bad Boys Mowers Crossover Classic on Monday night due to a positive COVID case within the program. This now marks Duke, Utah, Ohio State, Dayton, Texas A&M, Creighton and Wichita State to back out

Preseason Watch List Announced for NABC Division I Player of the Year Award

by Ashley O'Brien - November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 0219

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches on Monday announced the preseason watch list for the 2021 NABC Division I Player of the Year powered by ShotTracker. The 2021 NABC Division I Player of the Year award will be announced during the 2021 AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game

Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic will not allow fans at men’s and women’s tournaments

by Ashley O'Brien - November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 0816

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health and tournament officials with the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic have made the decision not to allow fans at the men’s and women’s tournaments scheduled for Nov. 25-30. “The situation involving COVID-19 continues to change, and at this point the safest thing we can do for

Women’s Basketball Announces Times for December Home Games

by Ashley O'Brien - November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 0304

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Nov. 23, 2020) – West Virginia University and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics have announced the game times for the Mountaineer women’s basketball team’s home games in December. WVU will open its home slate on Thursday, Dec. 3, against North Alabama at 7 p.m. ET, before welcoming Tennessee to Morgantown