MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Last year around this time there were rumors on both sides about Devin Williams. Some said Williams would be leaving to play overseas and others shot down that notion saying that “goggles guy” would return to the West Virginia basketball team for his senior campaign. Well, it turned out the
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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 takes on Notre Dame for first time since 2012
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
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
WVU rallies past Kansas State to reach Big 12 finals
KANSAS City, Mo.--Esa Ahmad snapped out of a slump and made the go-ahead free throw as No. 2 seeded West Virginia University topped No.8 seeded Kansas State 51-50 on Friday. The Mountaineers (26-7) overcame a 12-point deficit to advance to the Big 12 Championship on Saturday for the second time in as many
Carter, WVU defense fend off Longhorns
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Jevon Carter scored 21 points and No. 2 seeded West Virginia University defeated No. 10 seeded Texas 63-53 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship on Thursday night. The junior point guard was the only consistent scorer for the Mountaineers (25-7). However, WVU turned up the
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No. 10 WVU tops No. 24 Iowa State, finishes second in Big 12
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Daxter Miles Jr. scored 23 points as No. 10 West Virginia University defeated No. 24 Iowa State 87-76 on Senior Night in front of a sold out Coliseum crowd. With the victory, the Mountaineers (24-7, 12-6 Big 12) sealed the second seed in the Big 12 Tournament behind top-ranked Kansas. Nathan Adrian