Pitt uses play on “Country Roads” in tweet against WVU
Pitt used a play on words to "Country Roads" to share their wins against the Mountaineers throughout the season. So far, the Panthers have overpowered WVU in football, basketball, men's and women's swimming, wrestling, and most recently gymnastics....
Hall, Strickenberger Win Titles at 2025 Big 12 Wrestling Championships
TULSA, Okla. (March 9, 2025) – For the first time in program history, two Mountaineers won gold at the same Big 12 Wrestling Championships as fifth-year Peyton Hall and senior Jett Strickenberger won in their respective weight classes at the BOK Center in Tulsa,...
West Virginia Winter Sports Recap
West Virginia has had a great winter season. Some were surprises, but others matched the expectations made before the season began. Let us begin with the best sport West Virginia currently has. The Rifle team is #1 in the nation, with their most recent win being...
No. 20 West Virginia Defeats Utah Valley to Earn Important Big 12 Road Win
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Feb. 6, 2025) – The No. 20 West Virginia University wrestling team snapped a three-match losing streak with a dominant performance against Utah Valley, 26-12, on Thursday night in Layton, Utah. West Virginia (9-6, 3-5 Big 12) earned its first...
West Virginia Loses to No. 18 Pitt in Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2025) – The No. 22 West Virginia University wrestling team lost to No. 18 Pitt, 25-17, on Sunday at the WVU Coliseum. West Virginia (7-3, 1-2 Big 12) lost to its second consecutive ranked opponent after falling to No. 13 Iowa State on...
Hall Claims Title to Lead Mountaineers at Cliff Keen Invitational
AS VEGAS, Nev. (December 7, 2024) – Fifth-year senior Peyton Hall (165) of the West Virginia University wrestling team closed out his championship run inside the Las Vegas Convention Center with a pair of victories over nationally-ranked foes on the final day of...
Quinerly Named Student-Athlete of the Week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Dec. 2, 2024) – After being named to the Gulf Coast Showcase All-Tournament Team and leading the Mountaineers to a runner-up finish, senior guard JJ Quinerly has been named the WVU Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by University...
Hall, Watters Compete in NWCA All-Star Classic
West Virginia reigning All-Americans Peyton Hall and Ty Watters competed at the annual NWCA All-Star Classic in State College, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Watters, ranked No. 3 at 149, suffered a 16-4 major decision loss to No. 2 Shayne Van Ness of Penn State. It was...
Flynn Signs Seven to 2025-26 Roster
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Nov. 15, 2024) – West Virginia University wrestling coach Tim Flynn has announced the signings of Leo Contino, Brock Kehler, Gunner Andrick, Cole Evans, Casen Roark, Luke Satriano and Ramil Islamov to grant-in-aid agreements for the 2025-26...
No. 19 West Virginia Picks Up Road Win Against Rider
The No. 19-ranked WVU wrestling team defeated Rider on the road 31-9. The Mountaineers kicked off the dual with a 20-0 run. Jace Shaffer picked up a 1-0 decision, No. 22 (at 125) Jett Strickenberger picked up a pin, No. 15 Jordan Titus and No. 3 Ty Watters both...
