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Redshirt sophomore Annishka McDonald earned a first-place finish in the women’s high jump Sykes & Sabock Challenge Satur...
02/09/2025

Redshirt sophomore Annishka McDonald earned a first-place finish in the women’s high jump Sykes & Sabock Challenge Saturday.

The team saw five different athletes set personal bests in different events.

WVU Track and Field redshirt sophomore Annishka McDonald earned a first-place finish in the women’s high jump Saturday at the Sykes & Sabock Challenge at Penn State University’s Multi-Sport Facility

Fifth-year guard Toby Okani scored nine points and made multiple hustle plays in WVU’s 72-61 win over the University of ...
02/09/2025

Fifth-year guard Toby Okani scored nine points and made multiple hustle plays in WVU’s 72-61 win over the University of Utah Saturday.

Fifth-year guard Joseph Yesufu said Okani deserves more recognition for his contributions to the team’s success.

Despite fifth-year guard Toby Okani being WVU Basketball’s fifth-leading scorer in its 72-61 win over the University of Utah Saturday, he made his presence on the court known in other

WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries spoke about WVU Men’s Basketball’s physicality and defense following the ...
02/09/2025

WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries spoke about WVU Men’s Basketball’s physicality and defense following the team’s win over the University of Utah Saturday.

DeVries said the team knew it was going to be a physical battle.

Head Coach Darian DeVries spoke about WVU Men’s Basketball’s physicality and defense following the team’s 72-61 over the University of Utah at the WVU Coliseum Saturday.

WVU Men’s Basketball had four double-digit scorers in a 72-61 win at the WVU Coliseum Saturday.The Mountaineers’ 72 poin...
02/09/2025

WVU Men’s Basketball had four double-digit scorers in a 72-61 win at the WVU Coliseum Saturday.

The Mountaineers’ 72 points is the most the team has scored in Morgantown since playing Bethune-Cookman University on Dec. 14.

WVU Men’s Basketball had four players score double digits in a 72-61 win over the University of Utah Utes Saturday at the WVU Coliseum.

The West Virginia University women’s basketball team defeated the University of Houston at the Fertitta Center in Housto...
02/08/2025

The West Virginia University women’s basketball team defeated the University of Houston at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas, Saturday.

Senior guard JJ Quinerly finished with a game-high 20 points and six assists.

The West Virginia University women’s basketball team defeated the University of Houston 79-51 at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas, Saturday.

WVU Baseball’s junior right-handed pitcher Gavin Van Kempen was named to the NCBWA Preseason All-America Third Team. He ...
02/08/2025

WVU Baseball’s junior right-handed pitcher Gavin Van Kempen was named to the NCBWA Preseason All-America Third Team.

He is the 11th player in program history to earn this honor.

West Virginia University baseball’s junior right-handed pitcher Gavin Van Kempen has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason All-America Third Team.

No. 20 WVU Wrestling snapped its three-match losing streak with a 26-12 win over Utah Valley.The Mountaineers secured vi...
02/07/2025

No. 20 WVU Wrestling snapped its three-match losing streak with a 26-12 win over Utah Valley.

The Mountaineers secured victories in seven weight classes, highlighted by technical falls from redshirt junior Jordan Titus and fifth-year Sam Hillegas.

The No. 20 West Virginia University wrestling team ended its three-match losing streak with a 26-12 victory over Utah Valley University Thursday night in Layton, Utah. The win marked WVU’s

WVU Men’s Basketball senior guard Jayden Stone will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Darian DeVries ...
02/07/2025

WVU Men’s Basketball senior guard Jayden Stone will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Darian DeVries said Friday.

Stone, a transfer from the University of Detroit Mercy, averaged 20.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season.

WVU Men’s Basketball senior guard Jayden Stone will redshirt for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Darian DeVries said in a press conference Friday.

Morgantown has lots to offer this weekend, ranging from sporting events to concerts. This weekend, The DA recommends a W...
02/07/2025

Morgantown has lots to offer this weekend, ranging from sporting events to concerts.

This weekend, The DA recommends a WVU Gymnastics meet, a concert at Gene's Beer Garden and a Valentine's Day cookie decorating event.

Morgantown has a variety of activities to offer this weekend, ranging from sporting events to concerts. This weekend, The DA recommends a West Virginia University Gymnastics meet, a concert at

During the winter months, students may experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.Heather Doherty, a psychologi...
02/07/2025

During the winter months, students may experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.

Heather Doherty, a psychologist at WVU's Carruth Center, provides tips on how to treat SAD.

During the winter months, students are more likely to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, according to Heather Doherty, a psychologist at WVU's Carruth

WVU Baseball enters the Steve Sabins era this season.Sabins brought two major league talents to the coaching staff, Jedd...
02/07/2025

WVU Baseball enters the Steve Sabins era this season.

Sabins brought two major league talents to the coaching staff, Jedd Gyorko and Chris Reilly.

The West Virginia University baseball team enters a new era in the 2025 season under newly hired Head Coach Steve Sabins, who spent the last nine seasons as an assistant

OPINION: WVU should extend Darian DeVries’ contract to help him continue to build the Men’s Basketball program.In his fi...
02/07/2025

OPINION: WVU should extend Darian DeVries’ contract to help him continue to build the Men’s Basketball program.

In his first season as head coach, DeVries has proved why he is one of the best coaches in college basketball.

WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries exceeded expectations in his first season leading the program. Under DeVries, the Mountaineers upset three top-10 teams and returned to the AP poll

Students attended the Student Government Association’s meeting Wednesday to urge members to oppose the University’s DEI ...
02/06/2025

Students attended the Student Government Association’s meeting Wednesday to urge members to oppose the University’s DEI office closure.

SGA members are planning their next steps and response.

Students attended WVU’s Student Government Association meeting Wednesday night to urge members to take action following the dissolution of the University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

WVU Men’s Basketball fell to TCU on the road Wednesday night 65-60, giving the team a 14-8 record this season. While the...
02/06/2025

WVU Men’s Basketball fell to TCU on the road Wednesday night 65-60, giving the team a 14-8 record this season.

While the Mountaineers made a late comeback attempt, they fell short in the final minutes.

Despite senior guard Javon Small’s second-half scoring barrage, West Virginia could not come back from an 11-point deficit against Texas Christian University.

The WVU women’s basketball team shut down the University of Kansas in a dominant 76-43 win Wednesday. Junior guard Sydne...
02/06/2025

The WVU women’s basketball team shut down the University of Kansas in a dominant 76-43 win Wednesday.

Junior guard Sydney Shaw set a new career high in points, scoring 22.

WVU Women’s Basketball reigned victorious Thursday as senior guard JJ Quinerly and junior guards Jordan Harrison and Sydney Shaw combined for fifty-three points in a 76-43 win over the Kansas

WVU community members gathered outside the Mountainlair Wednesday afternoon for a “Defend Democracy” protest. The protes...
02/06/2025

WVU community members gathered outside the Mountainlair Wednesday afternoon for a “Defend Democracy” protest.

The protest was held as part of the 50501 Movement, which sparked demonstrations in cities across the U.S.

Students, staff and community members gathered outside the Mountainlair Wednesday for a “Defend Democracy” protest in opposition to LGBTQ+ erasure, DEI bans and defunding, ICE raids and deportation and other

OPINION: TikTok went dark in the U.S. for less than 24 hours on the night of Jan. 18.After coming back, many users notic...
02/05/2025

OPINION: TikTok went dark in the U.S. for less than 24 hours on the night of Jan. 18.

After coming back, many users noticed changes to the app, raising concerns about government censorship.

To the horror of its millions of users, TikTok was banned in the U.S. for less than 24 hours on the night of Jan. 18. Many believe this was done

The WVU Golf team competed in the Battle at Briar’s Creek hosted by the University of Charleston at the Links at Stono F...
02/05/2025

The WVU Golf team competed in the Battle at Briar’s Creek hosted by the University of Charleston at the Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, South Carolina.

Freshman Ryan Leach became the third golfer to win a tournament for WVU this season.

The West Virginia University golf team competed in the Battle at Briar’s Creek at the Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, South Carolina, Feb. 3-4.

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WATCH: In the season opener against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, the West Virginia men’s basketball team look flustered early on, but fixed first-half mistakes to win, 60-53. Check out the highlights here ⬇️

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