MORGANTOWN W.Va.- The Mountaineers avenged their tough loss last Saturday, with a 97-59 blowout victory over the Longhorns Monday night, in front of over 12,000 fans at the Coliseum. Playing possibly their most inspired basketball this season, the Mountaineers had an all-around effort victory that featured twelve scorers on offense. “It’s so
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No. 12 WVU falls at Kansas State
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
Culver’s double-double, Mountaineer bench propel Mountaineers to dominant victory over TCU
MORGANTOWN W.Va- The Mountaineer depth proved too much for the Horned Frogs Tuesday night, as they defeated TCU by the score of 81-49 in Morgantown. While the tenacity of the Mountaineer defense had been evident all season, Bob Huggins turned to reserve guards Deuce McBride, Sean McNeil and Chase Harler off
