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West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead

Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

Rhett Rodriguez plenty familiar with the West Virginia system

Rhett Rodriguez knows the offensive system. “I knew our playbook before I knew my own high school playbook,” Rodriguez said. In his playing days, Rich believed that his son was basically a coach ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Technology provides benefits for West Virginia football

Technology has come a long way in the game of football and Rich Rodriguez believes that it certainly has a place.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

West Virginia shockingly left out of NCAA field

WVU was projected into the NCAA Tournament in all 111 brackets on the BracketMatrix. But not the one that matters.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search

West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Baker respects timeline, responsibilities of potential candidates

West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker avoids timeframes when it comes to coaching searches. “I think this is a coaching search that we can execute pretty quickly,” he said. The Mountaineers ...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Viral video shows track athlete strike opponent with baton. Erie coaches weighed in

What should a track athlete do when an opponent impedes their path? Erie high school coaches weighed in after a recent viral video showing a Virginia athlete strike an opponent mid-race.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton

A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Dumas powerlifter Hannah Hernandez voted Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week

Hernandez was selected among athletes from West Plains, Canyon, Palo Duro, Caprock, Randall, Valley and Perryton.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Amarillo High soccer's Sofia Pepper voted Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week

Pepper was selected among athletes from Canyon, Pampa, West Plains, Caprock and Panhandle.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - Mar. 7

West Virginia jumps into the mix for 2026 four-star Britt

Oxford (Ala.) 2026 LB Keenan Britt is committed but that hasn’t stopped other schools from getting involved.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Bucs hire West Virginia assistant coach as offensive assistant

Todd Bowles adds to his staff by taking away from college team as he continues to build up his offensive staff.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Reacting to West Virginia being left OUT of the NCAA Tournament

Yahoo Sports - 4d

What's next for West Virginia as Darian DeVries is headed to Indiana?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

West Virginia focused on goals, what's next during break

WVU is currently in the midst of a spring break with students leaving campus which opens up some windows for the staff.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system

A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

ABC News - 4d

Virginia high school athlete charged with assault and battery following viral track meet baton incident

The incident occurred during a state championship meet last week

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez bans players from dancing on TikTok: 'We try to have a hard edge'

Rodriguez doesn't have issue with players using the app -- just dancing

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok

"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

NCAA Tournament snubs: West Virginia, Boise State lead teams left out of March Madness

Instead of deservingly playing in the NCAA men's tournament, these teams will only be able to watch March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more

Indiana won't play another game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers (19-13) have no plans to play elsewhere this season after being one of ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

March Madness 2025: West Virginia responds to NCAA tournament snub — 'Shocked, saddened and disappointed'

In a statement, head coach Darian DeVries said that the team believes that it has 'a résumé that is worthy of an NCAA Tournament team.'

Yahoo Sports - 4d

West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub

Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more

Indiana has played its final game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA Tournament

ABC News - 3d

CBS Sports' Matt Norlander says it's 'insane' that West Virginia didn't make NCAA Tournament field

The Mountaineers had superior credentials to some schools that were selected

CBS Sports - 3d

Indiana hires away West Virginia's Darian DeVries after his first season in Morgantown

After just one season with the Mountaineers, former Drake coach Darian DeVries has been hired as the next head coach at Indiana.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach

DeVries went 19-13 with the Mountaineers just one season after they finished 9-23 and last in the Big 12.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

March Madness First Four winners and losers: North Carolina, West Virginia lead list

Who are the winners and losers from the First Four of March Madness? Here's our list.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Sam Darnold introduced as Seahawks new QB, GM Schneider speaks on off season moves

The Seattle Seahawks’ new starting quarterback Sam Darnold was introduced at the team’s headquarters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games

North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss Wednesday

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Toughness, athleticism key components to wide receiver room

West Virginia wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett demands one thing above all else in his position room.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

$1.5 million is the 'magic number' for retirement savings—here's how long it lasts in every U.S. state

In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.

CNBC - 5d

Last 4 in (UNC?), first 4 out of the 2025 men's March Madness bracket

The last four in and first four out of the men's tournament bracket was good news for North Carolina and bad news for West Virginia.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Indiana hires Darian DeVries: What to know about Hoosiers' new basketball coach

Indiana hired West Virginia's Darian DeVries as its next men's basketball coach, replacing Mike Woodson.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Indiana names WVU's DeVries as new head coach

Indiana has hired West Virginia's Darian DeVries as the new coach of the men's basketball program.

ESPN - 1d

2025 WR signee Jalil Hall opens recruitment

2025 wide receiver Jalil Hall has opened up his recruitment after signing with West Virginia in December.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Vote for the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for March 10-15

Vote between JJ Barnes (The Prairie School), Jalen Brown (Tosa West), Melena Glysch (Muskego), Mikaia Litza (Tosa East) and Logan Zahour (Cedarburg).

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts

Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.

NBC News - Mar. 14

As Rich Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing, what would Nick Saban say? | Toppmeyer

West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez went to a place where President Donald Trump refused to go: He cracked down on TikTok.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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