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117 years, 75 miles, and two words: Backyard Brawl

by Wesley Shoemaker - November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 0516

The rivalry between two schools separated by just 75 miles, and a rivalry that first started in in 1904 will resume on Friday night as West Virginia will host Pitt in the 188th Backyard Brawl. For many who attend or who are fans of West Virginia, the first two things they

Divers Set Pair of School Records to Open Backyard Brawl

by Shanna Rose - January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 0394

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 13, 2021) – Led by a pair of school records from junior PJ Lenz and freshman Sara Haggerty, the West Virginia University men’s and women’s diving team completed the first of two days of competition against Pitt, at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown on Wednesday. In

Backyard Brawl Moved to 2023-24 Season

by Ashley O'Brien - October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 0637

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (October 15, 2020) – The men’s basketball game between West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh that was scheduled to take place this season in Morgantown has been rescheduled to the 2023-24 season. This year’s Backyard Brawl, presented by EQT, was scheduled to take place in Morgantown on Nov.

Mountaineers prove too much for Pitt Panthers, win fourth straight ‘Brawl’

WVU Sports

by Will Aldrich - November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 01428

PITTSBURGH PA- In the 187th edition of the Backyard Brawl, the West Virginia Mountaineers pulled away from the Pitt Panthers in the second half by a score of 68-53, highlighted by a double-double performance by Oscar Tshiebwe. Despite a back and forth first-half that displayed little rhythm on either side due

Photo Gallery: WVU-Pitt at PNC Park

by Shanna Rose - May 15, 2019 0798

PITTSBURGH, PA.-- Check out Shanna Rose's photos from WVU's 9-4 win over Pitt at PNC Park on Tuesday.

Backyard Brawl Post Game Reactions

by Shanna Rose - May 15, 2019 0641

PITTSBURGH, Pa.--West Virginia and Pitt coaches and players talk about the Mountaineers win in the Backyard Brawl at PNC Park on Tuesday. https://youtu.be/nB1j2FlhGXk https://youtu.be/lda_Oj4W6sw

Snyder fans 11, No. 17 WVU tops Pitt at PNC Park

by Shanna Rose - May 14, 2019 0957

PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Nick Snyder pitched a solid game as No. 17 West Virginia defeated Pitt 9-4 in the Backyard Brawl at PNC Park. Snyder pitched seven innings. He gave up one run on three hits while striking out 11 for the Mountaineers (32-18). WVU scored nine runs on 13 hits. After coming off

WVU tops Pitt in the Backyard Brawl

by Shanna Rose - April 4, 2019 0737

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 3, 2019) – A program-record 3,487 fans watched the West Virginia University baseball team score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to beat Pitt, 5-4, in the Backyard Brawl on Wednesday night at Monongalia County Ballpark. In front of the largest crowd to ever watch a WVU

WVU beats Pitt in Backyard Brawl, extends winning streak

WVU Sports

by Shanna Rose - May 17, 2016 0786

PITTSBURGH, Pa.--The West Virginia University baseball team defeated Pitt 10-4 on Tuesday during the diamond version of the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers (32-19) extended their winning streak to a nation-best 10 games. Freshman third baseman Ivan Vera went 4-for-5 and scored two runs. Freshman shortstop Jimmy Galusky went 4-for-5 with one RBI

WVU and Pitt scheduled to meet in the Backyard Brawl on Ice

WVU Sports

by Shanna Rose - November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 0966

https://youtu.be/_7CsTBL2tOA MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The Backyard Brawl is one of the greatest rivalries in college sports, but is currently not being played in basketball or football. While the series is currently on a hiatus, Mountaineer fans can still get a dose of the Backyard Brawl on Ice. The WVU hockey team plays the Pitt