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Schedule

1/16 7 PM Gymnastics vs Kent State
1/17 Track & Field @ YSU Collegiate Invitational
1/17 8 PM Wrestling @ Oklahoma
1/18 9 AM Rifle vs Navy
1/18 10 AM Tennis vs Duquesne
1/18 10:30 AM Track & Field @ Nittany Lion Challenge
1/18 3 PM Tennis vs Morgan State
1/18 5 PM Men's Basketball vs #2 Iowa State
1/19 1 PM Women's Basketball vs Iowa State
1/19 3 PM Wrestling @ Oklahoma State

Football

Steve Slaton Joins the Hall of Fame: WVU legend and former All-American running back Steve Slaton has been inducted into the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame. Slaton is the seventh Mountaineer to receive this prestigious honor (more here, full story). This marks another proud moment for WVU football, cementing Slaton’s legacy as one of the program's all-time greats.

Transfer Updates and Outlook:

A national outlet recently gave WVU’s transfer portal performance a low ranking, but optimism remains about the impact of new additions. Five transfers are projected to make a significant impact this season.
WVU adds another QB to its roster, and competition in the quarterback room looks fierce heading into the offseason (evaluation here).

Other Highlights:

Several WVU players are set to showcase their talent in the Tropical Bowl.
Insight into WVU safeties coach Gabe Franklin from a former teammate offers a closer look at his coaching approach (read more).
West Virginia native Nick Saban’s path to the College Football Hall of Fame was also celebrated this week (details).

Men's Basketball

Game Recap:

WVU fell to No. 10 Houston in a 70–54 loss, as Houston extended its nation-leading home court winning streak to 32 games. Fans expressed frustration over WVU’s performance against the highly ranked Cougars (reactions here).
Postgame analysis highlights areas for improvement as the Mountaineers regroup for future games (read more, full breakdown).

Rankings and Bracketology:

Despite the loss, WVU remains in the Coaches Poll Top 25 and wasn’t heavily penalized in ESPN’s Bracketology. The team’s overall trajectory under Darian DeVries remains ahead of schedule (see one surprising stat).

Looking Ahead:

WVU’s back-to-back games against top-10 opponents, including Houston, are expected to significantly shape their postseason impact (analysis).
For a complete breakdown of the Houston matchup and how the Mountaineers approached the challenge, check out the pre-game strategy and game highlights.

Women's Basketball

Big Win Against Colorado: No. 20 WVU avenged an early-season loss to Colorado with a dominant 27-point victory. The Mountaineers surged in the fourth quarter to secure the win, showcasing resilience and strong teamwork (details, recap).
Coach’s Perspective: Head coach Mark Kellogg highlighted the importance of trust and team unity as the Mountaineers move forward from recent challenges (more here).

Baseball

As winter weather settles in, preseason drills will soon ramp up for Steve Sabins and the Mountaineers

Gymnastics

The WVU gymnastics team is set to kick off its home schedule against Kent State on Friday night at the WVU Coliseum. This marks an exciting opportunity for the Mountaineers to perform in front of their home crowd after a strong start to the season. Fans are encouraged to attend and support the team as they aim to continue building momentum (preview here, details).

Men's Soccer

WVU to compete in 2025 Spring Soccer Cup

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