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

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 0197

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

Mountaineers struggle from beyond the arc in loss to No. 14 Oklahoma

by Quinn Burkitt - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 0402

The West Virginia women’s basketball team fell to No. 14 Oklahoma on Wednesday evening inside the WVU Coliseum after struggling at the three-point line, 88-76. The Sooners (16-2, 5-1 Big 12) got a ton of production from their leading scorers in Madi Williams and Taylor Roberton’s 23 and 22 points, respectively.

Basketball can sometimes be a lot harder than it seems

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 0325

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 welcomes red-hot Oklahoma to town Wednesday night

by Quinn Burkitt - January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 0206

The West Virginia women’s basketball team will take on No. 14 Oklahoma in the WVU Coliseum on Wednesday evening, with Oklahoma currently being the second-best team in conference play. West Virginia (8-6, 1-3 Big 12) currently has a pair of shooters averaging double figures in KK Deans 15.4 points per

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

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 0255

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 0284

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 0516

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 0364

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.

Doege announces transfer to Western Kentucky

by Wesley Shoemaker - January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 0462

On Dec. 31, 2021, former West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege announced he would be transferring for his final year of eligibility. Today, Doege announced he will be committing to Western Kentucky. https://twitter.com/DoegeJarret/status/1482739130643759107?s=20 This season, Doege threw for 3,048 yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions with West Virginia this season. Doege was

KK Deans leads Mountaineers in loss against No. 13 Texas

by Matt Natriello - January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 0225

West Virginia women's basketball got out scored 20-10 in the second quarter, and the Mountaineers could not recover in a 73-57 loss to No. 13 Texas on Saturday night. West Virginia turned the ball over 20 times, leading to 19 Texas points, while the Mountaineers went 3-of-13 from beyond the