Morgantown, W.VA. - The role of the Mountaineer mascot is highly regarded at West Virginia University, and throughout the State of West Virginia. Donning the buckskins is a right afforded to just a few and a treasured year for that lucky person. The role of Mountaineer this year is a
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Dick Vitale Tweets Praise of Huggins and WVU Hoops
Dick Vitale has long been one to make his opinions known; good, bad or otherwise. Sunday afternoon on Twitter was no difference as the longtime basketball commentator took a moment to sing the praises of the boys in the Old Gold and Blue https://twitter.com/DickieV/status/1287451421940514818 Huggins's guys are coming back strong after
Jevon Carter scoring points in Suns scrimmage in the Bubble
COVID-19 Testing Update
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 25. Since testing began in June, a total of 600 tests have been administered. Total active cases = 3Active cases in football = 1Active cases in men's basketball =
Bob Huggins guests on latest episode of The Upside Podcast
Monday, July 20 marked the return of West Virginia men's basketball after a very long four months. Monday also marked head basketball coach Bob Huggins making an appearance on the podcast, The Upside. https://twitter.com/AdamFinkelstein/status/1285188747936641024 The Upside Podcast can be found on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify, and wherever else podcasts can
West Virginia’s Iconic Coliseum Turns Fifty
Morgantown, W.VA. - One of the most iconic basketball arenas in college basketball, and in the eyes of Mountaineers across the world, turns fifty this summer. Fifty years of West Virginia's beloved arena where countless Mountaineers are etched in West Virginia University history. https://twitter.com/WVUhoops/status/1284998957341372416 The Coliseum has been home to many
West Virginia Athletics COVID-19 Update
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 17. Since testing began in June, a total of 518 tests have been administered. Positive test results since June total 41 with the breakdown per sport showing 28 in
Three Named to NABC Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court, recognizing more than 1,350 men's collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the past season. The NABC Honors Court highlights the talents and gifts that these men possess on the court and the
Athletics Postpones Women’s Basketball Workouts
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 9, 2020) – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in consultation with its medical officials, has postponed women’s basketball team workouts for 14 days following the most recent COVID-19 test results. Six women’s basketball student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19. With this 14-day postponement, workouts for those
Ten Mountaineers Named Scholar All-Americans by CSCAA
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 9, 2020) –Ten members of the West Virginia University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have been named Scholar All-Americans by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the 2019-20 season. Junior Callie Smith, sophomore Camille Burt and freshmen Holly Darling and Marian