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WVU looks to even things up in home series against Oklahoma

by Aaron Parker - January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 0390

Coming off yet another tough Big 12 loss, WVU will be looking to get back on track at home against Oklahoma on Wednesday night. West Virginia (13-5, 2-4 Big 12), will have their hands full again as they continue to dive into the gauntlet of Big 12 play. Oklahoma (12-7, 2-5

West Virginia unravels late, falls to No. 18 Texas Tech

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 0290

West Virginia’s offensive identity has hinged upon the play of Sean McNeil and Taz Sherman. No. 18 Texas Tech’s team identity has been due to their strong defensive play. Down the stretch on Saturday, Texas Tech’s defense rose to the occasion, while the Mountaineers’ offense sputtered, with the Mountaineers eventually

From high school to college, JJ Quinerly continues to make a name for herself

by Carleigh Minor - January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 0265

Before joining the Mountaineers, JJ Quinerly has always been a leader. Quinerly is no stranger to the game of basketball. She started her career in basketball very early, but her love for the game continues to grow. The WVU freshman guard grew up in a town outside of Virginia Beach in

Mountaineers and Red Raiders Preparing for Another Classic in Lubbock

by Aaron Parker - January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 0468

Following a tough loss to No. 5 Baylor, the Mountaineers will be in for another tough matchup, as they’ll travel down to Lubbock, Texas to take on the No. 18 Texas Tech Red Raiders. West Virginia (13-4, 2-3 Big 12), will have little time to dwell on the Baylor loss, as

Basketball can sometimes be a lot harder than it seems

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 0350

Finishing around the basket — simple right? For West Virginia, they are proving how difficult the simplest of plays can be. Since the birth of basketball, coaches have preached to get as many "high-percentage looks" as possible. Those looks come from being close to the basket, or laying the ball

West Virginia battles, but No. 5 Baylor pulls away late in 77-68 victory

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 0275

A back and forth second half went No. 5 Baylor’s way late as the Bears defeated the Mountaineers 77-68 on Tuesday afternoon at the WVU Coliseum. With both teams needing a win, it was Baylor (16-2, 4-2 Big 12) who was able to pull away late. Matthew Mayer finished with 20

West Virginia hoping Sherman returns to form against No. 5 Baylor

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 0299

West Virginia and Baylor both look to get back on track, and both could be doing so without their leading scorers fully healthy. After getting blown out against Kansas on Saturday, West Virginia will look to upset No. 5 Baylor on Tuesday, and they may do so without their best

History suggests Tuesday will be a heavyweight fight

by Aaron Parker - January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 0578

Coming off a 26-point loss to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, the Mountaineers will have yet another challenge. On Tuesday, the Mountaineers will welcome the defending National Champion Baylor Bears to town. West Virginia (13-3, 2-2 Big 12), might be facing their toughest opponent of the year, as Baylor (15-2, 3-2 Big

West Virginia hoping to get their two stars back on track after loss to Kansas

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 0375

Through 16 games this season, West Virginia has relied on two scorers to carry the load offensively. On Saturday, when those two combined for just 15 points, it shows the blueprint to beating the Mountaineers going forward. West Virginia (13-3, 2-2 Big 12) lost 85-59 to No. 9 Kansas on Saturday.

Offensive explosion leads Kansas to 26-point victory over Mountaineers

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 0323

After the West Virginia kept things close in the first half, an offensive explosion by No. 9 Kansas in the second half helped the Jayhawks pull away and defeat the Mountaineers 85-59 on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. West Virginia's (13-3, 2-2 Big 12) leading scorer Taz