NCAA Tournament – Blue Gold Sports

WVU bids farewell to five seniors after Sweet 16 loss

by Shanna Rose - March 25, 2017 0196

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

WVU is Heartbreak University

by Ashley O'Brien - March 24, 2017 0195

If you woke up this morning in sports agony, don’t worry, you are not alone. One of the most gut punching losses in WVU sports history took place last night in San Jose, California when the Mountaineers suffered a 61-58 loss at the hands of the No.1-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs in the

Jordan Mathews’ late 3 lifts Gonzaga past WVU

by Shanna Rose - March 23, 2017March 24, 2017 0141

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

by Shanna Rose - March 18, 2017March 18, 2017 0133

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

by Shanna Rose - March 17, 2017 0134

BUFFALO--The stage is set for a matchup between two former Big East foes on Saturday afternoon. Fourth-seeded West Virginia University and No. 5 Notre Dame will square off at 12:10 p.m. at the KeyBank Center for a chance to advance to the Sweet 16. Both teams have found new homes in different

Martin passes 1,000 career points in win over Elon

by Shanna Rose - March 17, 2017 090

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

by Shanna Rose - March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 0114

BUFFALO--Night in and night out, there is always one player on the court that gives his all for the West Virginia University basketball team. Whether his team is winning or losing, Nathan Adrian wears his heart on his sleeve. He is usually diving for loose balls or grinding in some other

WVU survives Bucknell, advance to face former Big East foe

by Shanna Rose - March 16, 2017March 17, 2017 0128

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

by Shanna Rose - March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 0143

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

by Ashley O'Brien - March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 0162

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