MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--With West Virginia University's 61-58 loss to Gonzaga on Thursday night comes a final goodbye to five seniors. Nathan Adrian, Teyvon Myers, Brandon Watkins, James Long and Tarik Phillip put on a Mountaineers jersey for the final time. Each gave their all every night and embraced their role, whether it was
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WVU is Heartbreak University
Jordan Mathews’ late 3 lifts Gonzaga past WVU
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
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
Martin passes 1,000 career points in win over Elon
College Park, Md. -- WVU sophomore Tynice Martin lead the Mountaineer women's basketball team Friday with double digit scoring to advance to take on Maryland in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Senior Lanay Montgomery scored her 12th double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds
WVU’s Adrian plays for his home state
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