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It's been quite a successful offseason for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers, right? Well, I guess, not according to everyone. ESPN's Eli Lederman, Max Olson, and Adam Rittenberg ranked WVU 15th (out of 16) in the Big 12 as far as how successful the offseason was, aka roster movement/retention and coaching staff changes.

No. 15 West Virginia Cruises to 7-2 Win, Sweeps Marshall

The No. 15 West Virginia Mountaineers (32-12) handled the Marshall Thundering Herd (21-27) Tuesday night 7-2 to complete the series season sweep. West Virginia starting pitcher David Hagan earned his fourth win of the season after allowing one run on three hits and notched a strikeout in five innings.

No. 15 West Virginia Closes Season Series Against Marshall in Charleston

No. 15 West Virginia (31-12) heads to Charleston on Tuesday night for an in-state showdown with the Marshall Thundering Herd (21-26) at GoMart Ballpark in the final game of a three-game season series.

WVU vs. Marshall: Preview,Start Time, Starting Pitchers + Prediction

This evening marks the final midweek game of the regular season for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and it's one they can't afford to lose as they take on the Marshall Thundering Herd.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 4

WVU Is One of the Teams That Fits the Criteria for a National Championship Contender

For the second time in as many years under the leadership of Steve Sabins, the West Virginia Mountaineers are in contention for a Big 12 title and are viewed as a serious threat to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.

No. 18 West Virginia Caps Dominant Weekend with 13-7 Rout, Sweeps Kansas State

The No. 18 West Virginia Mountaineers (31-12, 16-8) completed the sweep of the Kansas State Wildcats (26-22, 9-15) Sunday afternoon with a 13-6 decision.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 3

New WVU Hoops Depth Chart Projection Featuring Seydou Traore and Joson Sanon

Sunday morning, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a commitment from St. John's transfer guard Joson Sanon to help bolster their backcourt. A couple of days ago, WVU also added Utah transfer forward Seydou Traore.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 2

Chansen Cole Goes the Distance as No. 18 WVU Powers Past K-State, Clinches Series

The No. 18 West Virginia Mountaineers (30-12, 15-8) hammered the Kansas State Wildcats (26-21, 9-14) Saturday afternoon 9-1 to clinch the three-game series.

Program-Altering Class? WVU Now Sits Inside ESPN's Top 15 Recruiting Rankings

Bright days are ahead for West Virginia basketball. After winning 21 games and capturing the College Basketball Crown in his first season at the helm, head coach Ross Hodge has signed one of the best recruiting classes in the country and perhaps the best in program history, depending on who you ask.

Maxx Yehl Shines in Return as No. 18 West Virginia Blanks Kansas State

The No. 18 West Virginia Mountaineers (29-12, 14-8) handled the Kansas State Wildcats (26-20, 9-13) Friday night 7-0 in the first of a three-game series.

No. 18 West Virginia Aims to Regain Form vs. Kansas State

The No. 18 West Virginia Mountaineers (28-12, 13-8) welcome the Kansas State Wildcats (26-19, 9-12) for a three-game Big 12 Conference series with game one set for Friday night at 6:30 p.m.

WVU Women's Hoops Featured in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25

The West Virginia women’s basketball team is coming off its most successful season in over three decades. The team won the Big 12 Conference Tournament for the first time in nine seasons.

Maxx Yehl Scheduled to Return for WVU vs. K-State — Starting Rotation is Shuffled

After missing a week due to some pain in his shoulder and bicep, West Virginia left-handed pitcher Maxx Yehl will return to the rotation this weekend vs.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 30

WVU Women's Basketball Loses Key Contributor to SEC Team

Mark Kellogg and the Mountaineers have been one of the most active programs in the nation in the transfer portal so far this offseason. While they have added several key players, they have also had several contributors from last season's Big 12 Tournament Championship team move on.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 30

WVU's Nightmare Week Kicks Them Out of Contention to Host Regional...For Now

A new NCAA Tournament projection is out via D1Baseball, and the West Virginia Mountaineers are no longer in a spot to host. The projection has them in the Gainesville Regional (Florida) as the No.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 30

Could Star Freshman OL Kevin Brown Start Week 1 for West Virginia?

We're still 128 days from the start of the 2026 season, so there's a lot that can change between now and the time the ball is teed up against Coastal Carolina, but freshman offensive lineman Kevin Brown has done everything expected of him to this point, giving himself a true shot to start that opener.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 29

What Does WVU Still Need to Land in the Transfer Portal?

Things are about to pick up for West Virginia on the recruiting trail after going through a bit of a dry spell, at least as far as the transfer portal is concerned.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 28

Mark Kellogg Lands Sharpshooting Wheeling Park Alumni In Transfer Portal

The West Virginia women’s basketball team has just earned a commitment from a player who will instantly become a fan favorite. On Monday, Wheeling Park alumna Alexis Bordas announced on her X account that she has committed to play for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 28

WVU Secures Commitment From BYU Transfer Guard Marya Hudgins

West Virginia continues to reel in proven talent out of the transfer portal, now securing a commitment from BYU transfer guard Marya Hudgins (6'0"). Hudgins began her career at Santa Clara, where she spent two seasons, averaging 7.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 39% from the field and roughly 33% from three-point range.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 27

WVU Tumbles in Latest Top 25 Rankings Following Brutal 1-3 Week

Last week, the West Virginia Mountaineers climbed to as high as No. 11 in one of the three major Top 25 polls. If they had won the Backyard Brawl and then gone on to win the weekend series against Cincinnati, there's a chance they could have snuck inside of the top 10 for the first time this season.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

West Virginia caps off Ross Hodge's first season with a postseason crown

With an 89-82 overtime win over Oklahoma, the West Virginia Mountaineers capped off Ross Hodge's first season as champions. Not the type of championship WVU fans were hoping for entering the season, but a championship nonetheless.

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