MANHATTAN, Kan.--Cartier Diarra tied a career high with 25 points as Kansas State knocked off No. 12 West Virginia for its first Big 12 win this season on Saturday afternoon. Xavier Sneed added 16 points and Dujuan Gordon picked up a career-high 15 points. The Wildcats (8-9, 1-4 Big 12)
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Smothering half-court defense clutch for WVU
After a disappointing 2018-19 season, the West Virginia University basketball team has bounced back and has nearly surpassed its total win total of last season (15) with a 14-2 record. Several new faces and maturation of a few others along with a top-notch defense has led to the Mountaineers success. WVU has
WVU-Kanas State Preview
MANHATTAN, Kan.–Things seem to be coming together for the West Virginia University basketball team over the last three weeks. After walloping TCU on Tuesday, the 12th-ranked Mountaineers (14-2, 3-1 Big 12) square off against Kansas State on Saturday afternoon. Last season things weren’t so promising for WVU at the Bramlage Coliseum. After
Osabuohien brings energy to Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.–Hard work, perseverance and grit can define a person’s career. That is what has earned some players respect and admiration over the years during their careers at West Virginia. WVU's Gabe Osabuohien (3) and TCU's Kevin Samuel (21) line up for free throws during the second half of the Mountaineers'
Rod Thorn’s Number To Be Retired
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 16, 2020) – West Virginia University will retire the playing number of all-time basketball great Rod Thorn, Director of Athletics Shane Lyons announced today. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Thorn has excelled as a player and as a front office executive where he became one of
WVU coaches and players talk win over TCU
Photo Gallery: TCU vs. WVU
Smith Named to FWAA Freshman All-American Team
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 13, 2020) – West Virginia University freshmen safety Tykee Smith was named to the Football Writers’ Association of America (FWAA)-Shawn Alexander Freshman All-America Team as announced by the organization. Smith, an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention performer, played in all 12 games and started in eight as a true
