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Morgantown Grabs The Upper Hand In The Sectional
GLEN DALE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Morgantown grabbed the upper hand in the AAA region 1 section 1 tournament with an 8-3 win over John Marshall Wednesday. The Mohigans never trailed after Maddie Wisman hit a three-run home run in the top of the first. The Monarchs will now have to face Wheeling Park in an […]
Ofri Naveh announces his return to WVU hoops
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU men’s basketball team received its latest commitment on Wednesday and it’s from a familiar face. Ofri Naveh announced on social media he will remain a part of the program under new head coach Darian DeVries. “After careful consideration, I have found that...
3 Guys Before The Game – West Virginia University Linebacker Trey Lathan Visits (Episode 551)
Trey Lathan is making news. In his first season at West Virginia University, he left his mark as a rising star on the football field and as a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Trey visits the “Guys” to talk about his debut season and the future of WVU football. He also talks about his post-football future and aspirations in the business world.
WVU baseball at Cincinnati: Probable starters, game times, more
Dates: May 3-5 Location: UC Baseball Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. WVU overall record: 27-16 (14-7 Big 12) Cincinnati 2024 overall record: 25-20 (11-10 Big 12) Series history: WVU leads the all-time series 18-17 dating back to 1908. Pre-series reading: Full list of in-depth WVU baseball stories, handy links. Game one...
New guys are seeing increased roles for WVU
The spring is a time to get reps. Veterans can work on their craft. Rookies can learn the ways of college life and college football. But what about those guys in between? The guys who had small roles on the team last year, but are on the verge of breaking into an even bigger spot on the squad this time around? Those are some of the most important reps happening in the spring, as Head Coach Neal Brown explains why - and who is taking them - above.
WVU Hoops offers five-star NBA legacy
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship to 2026 guard Alijah Arenas on Wednesday afternoon. He holds a five-star rating from 247Sports and is the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. The offer marks the seventh high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown.
Animal Friends looks to encourage adoption on National Day
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Every year on April 30th as a nation we celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Currently in North Central West Virginia and throughout the country shelters are overpopulated animals; while only having a limited amount of resources to care for them. Therefore, the day looks to encourage those who are willing and able to take in a fury friend, to do so. In Morgantown, Animal Friends is a local non-profit shelter that provides a care and aid for unwanted, abandoned, or abused animals. Part of what has made the shelter so successful is their ability to operate on different fronts. The Animal Friends Thrift Shoppe, located in the mountaineer mall, provides the funding for the non-profit; with all of their employee’s being volunteers. Making sure store officials like, Cathy Orozs, understand the importance of finding the right fit; while also showing their dedication to the cause.
Acclaimed WVU astrophysicist elected to elite National Academy of Sciences, a first for the University
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An internationally renowned astrophysicist at West Virginia University has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world. According to WVU, Maura McLaughlin, Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, was one of over 100 new members from around the globe […]
WVU Researchers Aim To Convert Mine Water Pollutants Into Industrial Materials
Coal mining can expose minerals like pyrite to oxygen from rainwater and the air. In turn, this pyrite creates sulfuric acid — a toxin to aquatic wildlife that frequently enters water runoff. But new research at West Virginia University (WVU) aims to remove harmful minerals from acid mine drainage,...
WVU Has Made 2025 CB Aydan West 'Feel Like a Priority'
2025 cornerback Ayden West (6’0”, 180 lbs) of Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland recently cut his recruitment down to six schools: Cincinnati, Duke, Penn State, Virginia, Wake Forest, and West Virginia. “They were the second school to offer me. Through the process they have made me...
Golf makes NCAA Tournament
WVU Golf secured an at-large bid in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships, marking its second tournament appearance since 2015-16 when the program was reinstated. The Mountaineers will head to The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California for the regional tournament from May 13-15 as...
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