KANSAS CITY--With the threat of the COVID-19 virus and a near empty Sprint Center, No.6-seeded West Virginia looks to avoid a third loss this season to No. 3-seeded Oklahoma on Thursday night. When the Sooners (19-12) and Mountaineers (21-10) met on Feb. 8 in Norman, the loss started WVU's
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Tshiebwe earns fourth Newcomer of the Week honor
Tshiebwe, McBride, Culver Earn All-Big 12 Honors
West Virginia's Oscar Tshiebwe' was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team, the Big 12 All-Freshman Team (unanimous selection) and Big 12 All-Newcomer Team, while Miles McBride was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team. Derek Culver earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. Udoka Azubuike was selected as Kansas’ ninth Player of the
No. 20 WVU looks to bounce back against Oklahoma
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- February has been a treacherous month for No. 20 West Virginia, who has lost four of its last five games. After dropping a 67-57 decision at Texas on Monday, the Mountaineers (19-9, 7-8 Big 12) are looking for answers against Oklahoma. Against the Longhorns, WVU missed 11 of its 21 free-throw
No. 3 Kansas, No. 14 WVU meet on Wednesday
MORGANTOWN,W.Va.--West Virginia is coming off another disappointing road loss to Oklahoma. The 14th-ranked Mountaineers (18-5, 6-4 Big 12) dropped the 69-59 decision to the Sooners where the team's offensive struggles continued. WVU attempted more shots (76 to 49) but missed 52 attempts, including several from short range. Oscar Tshiebwe (11.5 points,
Doolittle leads Oklahoma past No. 13 WVU
NORMAN, Okla.--Kristian Doolittle scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Oklahoma defeated No. 13 West Virginia 69-59 on Saturday afternoon. Brady Manek had 11 points for the Sooners (14-8, 5-5 Big 12). Jermaine Haley led the Mountaineers (18-5, 6-4) with 15 points. Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and nine boards. Oklahoma outrebounded
