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Schedule

Saturday, January 25, 2025:

• WVU Rifle vs. Morehead State & Ohio State
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Converse Hall, Columbus, Ohio
• WVU Swimming & Diving vs. Villanova & Duquesne
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: The Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
• WVU Tennis at Xavier
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: MSU Tennis Center, East Lansing, Michigan

• WVU Men's Basketball at Kansas State
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas

• WVU Women's Basketball at Arizona
  • Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Location: McKale Center, Tucson, Arizona

Sunday, January 26, 2025:

• WVU Rifle at Akron
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Robert A. Pinn Shooting Range, Akron, Ohio
• WVU Tennis at Michigan State
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: MSU Tennis Center, East Lansing, Michigan
• WVU Wrestling at No. 23 Missouri
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
• WVU Gymnastics at Denver
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Magness Arena, Denver, Colorado

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Football

Transfer Portal Success: WVU has been busy in the transfer market, securing commitments from several key players:

• Offense:
  • ​Jeffrey Weimer (Idaho State WR), Oran Singleton Jr. (Eastern Michigan WR), Ty’Kieast Crawford (Arkansas OL), Robby Martin (NC State OL), and Walter Young Bear (Tulsa OL).
  • ​Ethan Head (Tulane Kicker) will join special teams.
• Defense:
  • ​Jordan Walker (Chattanooga Safety), Justin Harrington (Washington Safety), William Davis (Virginia Union Safety), Fred Perry (Jacksonville State DB), and Michael Coats Jr. (Nevada CB).

Recruitment Update: Rich Rodriguez continues his efforts to win back 2026 QB Brodie McWhorter.

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Men’s Basketball

Upcoming Matchup: WVU will face Kansas State on Saturday, aiming to avoid their first losing streak of the season. Kansas State is struggling with a losing streak of its own (preview).

Player Spotlight: Javon Small continues to shine, with his stats stacking up against the Big 12's best.

Postgame Insights: Catch Darian DeVries discussing the team’s chemistry and preparation for their recent successes.

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Women’s Basketball

Road Trip: WVU closes out its road trip with a game against Arizona.

Player Impact: The team continues to benefit from Blacksten’s standout performances.

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Other Sports

Rifle: WVU rifle faces a challenging weekend with three ranked road matchups ahead.

Swimming & Diving: WVU hosts Villanova and Duquesne for Senior Day.

Tennis: The team embarks on their first road trip to face Xavier and Michigan State.

Athletic Program Ranking: WVU ranks 22nd in the Directors’ Cup standings after the fall season.

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Video

Men’s Basketball:

• ​DeVries Previews Kansas State Game.
• ​Player Reactions and Insights.

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