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Takeaways from WVU’s win over Baylor

by Shanna Rose - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 0410

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- It wasn't always pretty but the West Virginia University football team pulled out a double overtime thriller against Baylor on Saturday. There were plenty of positives in the victory but there was also a lot of negatives. 1. The Mountaineers' defense is the real deal: When WVU needed it most

Football team uses social media for accountability during stay at home times

by Ashley O'Brien - April 15, 2020November 26, 2020 0594

The global pandemic COVID-19 has essentially turned the world upside down. Schools are online, many are working from home, families are separated and spread out. In a time of uncertainty, many are looking for ways to recreate and keep some daily normalcy in their now new normals. That's definitely the

Doolittle leads Oklahoma past No. 13 WVU

by Shanna Rose - February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 0584

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

West Virginia faces Kansas to open Big 12 play as both teams come off of huge wins.

by Franklin Markel - September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 0546

The Mountaineers looked like a completely different squad last week. The Jayhawks looked like a completely different squad last week. Something has to give when these teams face off in Lawrence on Saturday. Kansas broke its 48 road game loosing streak last week when they defeated Boston College in surprising

Growden happy with decision to finish career at WVU

by Shanna Rose - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 01350

MARTINSBURG – Australian native Josh Growden has found his home among the hills. By transferring to West Virginia, Growden is getting one last go around with American football – a move he said he could not be more happier with. “I am very happy with my decision to keep

Photo Gallery: Fall Camp

by Shanna Rose - August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 0455

Check out Shanna Rose's photos from Wednesday's fall camp practice.

With Sills and Jennings gone, who will step up at receiver for the Mountaineers?

WVU Football

by Will Aldrich - August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 0523

Just a year ago, the national media were as high on the West Virginia football receiving corps as they had been in years. With Will Grier slinging the ball and veteran leadership all around, there were very few question marks on the offensive side of the ball. Highlighted by proven

Staley Named to Groza Award and Wuerffel Trophy Watch Lists

by Shanna Rose - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 0434

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University junior kicker Evan Staley has been named to the Lou Groza Award and the Wuerffel Trophy Watch Lists as announced by their organizations. Staley handled the Mountaineers' field goal, extra point and kickoff duties for the 2018 season after taking over in the Oklahoma State game during the

Top-seeded Texas Tech downs No. 4 WVU, forces double header

by Shanna Rose - May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 0569

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--The fourth-seeded West Virginia baseball team suffered its first loss to No.1-seeded Texas Tech, 10-3, in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship on Saturday afternoon. The Mountaineers picked up three runs on eight hits and the Red Raiders scored 10 runs on nine hits. Control was an issue that