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A Backyard Blowout! - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia used some tenacious defense to smother rival Pitt 71-49 tonight at Hope Coliseum.

November 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM

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Basketball’s Backyard Brawl Resumes at Hope Coliseum on Thursday Night - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – When the late Joe Fryz was playing high school basketball at Moon Township back in the mid-1970s, his decision to sign with West Virginia...

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November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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BOOK REVIEW: Adulation and Admiration for "Almost Heaven" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

"Almost Heaven" is a deep dive into the history of a person, a time, and a place, and that's what makes it special. Those of us who lived through it can harken back to the day, and those who didn't ex...

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November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM

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United Bank Playbook: Mountaineers Make First Regular Season Visit to Tempe Since 1979 - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia is making its first visit to Tempe, Arizona, to play Arizona State in its football stadium since 1979.

November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM

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Sophomore Linebacker Jones Embracing Dual Role - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – People old enough remember what happened on freshman Amos Zereoue's first carry as a college running back.

November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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Lorient’s Career-High 26 Leads WVU Over Lehigh - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia used a career-high 26 points from senior forward Brenen Lorient to defeat Lehigh 69-47 Sunday afternoon at Hope Coliseum.

November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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Mountaineers, Mountain Hawks to Clash on Sunday Afternoon - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia concludes its first week of the season with a Sunday afternoon game against Lehigh at Hope Coliseum.

November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM

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WVU Outlasts Colorado 29-22 at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday Afternoon - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In battle of true freshman quarterbacks, Scotty Fox Jr.'s West Virginia team was one touchdown better than five-star phenom JuJu Lewis' C...

November 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM

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Countdown to Kickoff: Coach Prime, Military Personnel and Hall of Famer Steve Slaton Part of Today’s Colorado Clash - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia, fresh off its 45-35 win at then-22 nd -ranked Houston last Saturday, is confronted with a new dynamic today when it faces ...

November 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM

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Huff’s 23 Paces West Virginia Against Campbell - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia used 23 points from senior guard Honor Huff to outlast Campbell 73-65 on Thursday night at Hope Coliseum.

November 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM

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Mountaineers, Camels to Clash on Thursday Night - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia's three-games-in-five-day stretch continues with Thursday night's clash against Campbell.

November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM

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United Bank Playbook: Coach Prime, Military Personnel and Hall of Famer Steve Slaton Part of Saturday’s Colorado Clash - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia, fresh off its 45-35 win at then-22 nd -ranked Houston last Saturday, is confronted with a new dynamic this week when it fa...

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November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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New book covers Bobby Bowden years at WVU

Explore the Bobby Bowden years at WVU and his journey to becoming a college football legend in a new book by John Antonik.

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November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM

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West Virginia Wins Opener Against Mount St. Mary’s - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia used a career-high-tying 25 points from Jasper Floyd to defeat Mount St. Mary's 70-54 in Ross Hodge 's coaching debut Tuesd...

November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM

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Haslam Hauls Mountaineers Forward With His Effort - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – We've seen the "Tush Push" or the "Brotherly Shove" become a well-known football play made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles.

November 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM

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The Mountaineers to Face The Mountaineers Tuesday Night at Hope Coliseum - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mountaineers will face the Mountaineers on Tuesday night when West Virginia opens its 2025-26 against Mount St. Mary's of the Metro A...

November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM

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Houston Had a Problem - West Virginia University Athletics

West Virginia used four Houston turnovers and 403 yards of total offense to upset the 22 nd -ranked Cougars 45-35 today at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas.

November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM

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Countdown to Kickoff: Mountaineers Face 22nd-Ranked Houston Today - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia returns to the University of Houston's TDECU Stadium, site of one of the most disturbing losses in Mountaineer football his...

November 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM

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Mountaineers Dominate Marshall in Mountain State Derby - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 19 West Virginia University men's soccer team came out on top once again in the Mountain State Derby with a dominant 3-0 win over...

November 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM

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WVU’s Sabins Recaps Fall Baseball, Touts New Biomechanics Center - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University baseball team concluded fall practice last Sunday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a pair of games aga...

October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM

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United Bank Playbook: Mountaineers Return to Road to Face 22nd-Ranked Houston on Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia returns to the University of Houston's TDECU Stadium, site of one of the most puzzling losses in Mountaineer football histo...

October 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM

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Mountaineers Take Positive Step on Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sometimes, a step forward must be taken sideways.

October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM

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The Story of the 1970s Football Helmet Logo is Now Part of Mountaineer Lore - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Among the many things that Wren Baker has managed to accomplish here since his arrival nearly three years ago was the development of a true throwback

October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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Countdown to Kickoff: WVU Begins Season’s Second Half Today - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Two teams looking to snap three-game losing streaks will meet today at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, when 2-4 West Virginia takes

October 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Mountaineers to Play First Closed Scrimmage on Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will be playing its first closed scrimmage against Maryland this Saturday in Morgantown.