SAN JOSE, CALIF.--Jordan Mathews hit the go-ahead 3-pointer as top-seeded Gonzaga defeated No. 4- seeded West Virginia University 61-58 on Thursday night to advance to the West Regional final. With 59 seconds remaining, Mathews drained a 3 from the far right corner. The Mountaineers (28-9) had one final chance to tie the
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NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga faces tough test in West Virginia
SAN JOSE, Calif.--In 2015, West Virginia University made it to the Sweet 16 but it ended in disappointment with a 78-39 loss to Kentucky. However, this time around the fourth-seeded Mountaineers (28-8) are searching for a different outcome when they take on top-seeded Gonzaga. The Bulldogs (34-1) are preparing themselves for WVU's intense
WVU’s Carter thrives for March Madness
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia University head coach Bob Huggins encourages his players to get in the gym. Typically, when his athletes devote their time in the gym, they find success on the court. One example of that is Jevon Carter. The Maywood, Illinois native spends an ample amount of time in the gym. On some
Carter, Miles lift WVU past Notre Dame and onto the Sweet 16
BUFFALO--Jevon Carter poured in 24 points as fourth-seeded West Virginia University ousts fifth-seeded Notre Dame 83-71 to advance to the Sweet 16 on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center. Daxter Miles Jr. scored 18 points. Tarik Phillip added 12 points. Esa Ahmad and Elijah Macon both had 11. Bonzie Colson tallied 28 points and eight
WVU survives Bucknell, advance to face former Big East foe
BUFFALO--Tarik Phillip scored 16 points as No. 4 seeded West Virginia University defeated No. 13 Bucknell 86-80 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center on Thursday afternoon. Lamont West and Esa Ahmad both tallied 15 points. Nathan had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jevon Carter added 11 points. The Mountaineers (27-8) struggled
Bucknell, WVU prepare for fast-paced game
BUFFALO, N.Y.--On Thursday afternoon, No. 4 seeded West Virginia University will look for redemption from last year's disappointing loss in the NCAA Tournament. The Mountaineers (26-8) will meet No. 13 Bucknell (26-8) in the first round of the big dance at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. While the Bison may seem like they will be
West Virginia is Being Disrespected And They Know It
The West Virginia Mountaineers are going back to their old stomping grounds. Is it Buffalo, where the Mountaineers started their 2010 Final Four run? Nope. Is it the NCAA tournament in general, where they have been a frequent member over the last several seasons? Close, but that’s not it, either. West
No. 11 WVU loses to No. 23 Iowa State in Big 12 Championship
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Monte Morris scored 17 points as No. 4 seeded Iowa State knocked off No. 2 seeded West Virginia University 80-74 in the Phillips 66 Men's Basketball Championship at the Sprint Center. Deonte Burton recorded 16 points. Matt Thomas had 12 points and Darrell Bowie added 10. Jevon Carter tallied 18 points for
Big 12 Championship: Anyone’s for the taking
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--With Kansas and Baylor eradicated from the Phillips 66 Men's Basketball Championship, the door is wide-open for second-seeded West Virginia University to win the prize. However, it won't be an easy task. "It's a great league," Mountaineers guard Daxter Miles Jr. said. "You can't look past anybody. Anybody can win
WVU’s Miles hoping to spark tournament run
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--In West Virginia University's regular season finale Daxter Miles Jr. tallied a season-best 23 points in the 87-76 win over Iowa State and the Mountaineers will require more performances like that if they anticipate making an extended post season run. "When he's active, he's a lot better player," senior guard