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What Are Realistic Expectations for Ross Hodge in Year Two at WVU?

For the first time in five years, West Virginia will have some stability in the men's basketball program with Ross Hodge returning for year two. The roster, however, is another story.

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Pat McAfee Sneaks in a 'Retire 5' in Celebratory Video of WVU Winning the Crown

Sunday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers stormed back from a 13-point deficit to take down the Oklahoma Sooners in overtime of the College Basketball Crown.

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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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 5

West Virginia Completes Another Comeback, Takes Crown

The West Virginia Mountaineers (21-14) won the Crown Basketball Championship with a 9-2 run in the final minutes of regulation to send the game into overtime, then went on a 13-0 run in the extra period to knock off the Oklahoma Sooners (20-16) Sunday afternoon 89-82.

West Virginia Falls to No. 23 UCF, Drops First Series of the Season

The West Virginia Mountaineers (21-7, 8-4) dropped their first series of the season after a 5-1 decision in a series deciding game three against the 23rd-ranked UCF Knights (20-9, 10-2) Sunday afternoon.

West Virginia Starting Five Against Oklahoma

The West Virginia Mountaineers (20-14) will battle the Oklahoma Sooners (20-15) in the College Basketball Crown Championship Sunday evening. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 5

WVU's Walk-Off Hero Nearly Didn't Show Up for the Game, Battling 'Serious Flu'

West Virginia had a sluggish night at the plate in Friday's series opener against UCF, registering just three hits and scoring no runs, marking the first time they had been shut out this season.

Thomas Powers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 4

DJ Thomas Powers West Virginia to a Spot in the Crown Championship Game

For the second time in three days, the West Virginia Mountaineers have delivered a win, keeping their 2025-26 season alive for one more game. Ross Hodge's squad defeated the Creighton Bluejays in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown by an 87-70 score, setting up a date in the championship with Oklahoma on Sunday.

West Virginia Rallies from 8 Runs Back, Evens Series with UCF

The No. 13 West Virginia Mountaineers (21-6, 8-3) were down 10-2 heading to the bottom of the sixth, but scored 9 unanswered runs to upend the No. 23rd UCF Knights (19-9, 9-2) Saturday afternoon 11-10.

West Virginia Starting Five Against Creighton

The West Virginia Mountaineers (19-14) square off against the Creighton Blue Jays (15-16) Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is set for approximately 4:00 p.m.

NHL News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 4

Insider Look: Young WVU WR Transfer Showing 'Wow Factor' in Spring Practice

West Virginia made a ton of moves this offseason and essentially flipped its entire wide receiver room with four transfers, six high school signees, and two guys from the junior college ranks.

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

Steve Sabins Says Half-Dozen Players on WVU's Roster are Battling 'Viral Infection'

All week, West Virginia fans have been eager to get to this massive series with first-place UCF for a chance to swap spots with them in the Big 12 standings.

No.13 West Virginia Shutout in Series Opener Against No. 23 UCF

The No. 13 West Virginia Mountaineers (20-6, 7-3) fell in the first of a three-game series to the 22nd UCF Knights (18-8, 9-1) Friday night 5-0 at Kendrick Family Ballpark.

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

Three Mountaineers Earn Midseason All-American Honors

25 games into their 2026 campaign, the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team sits at 20-5 overall with a solid 7-2 record in Big 12 play. Head coach Steve Sabins has his team well-positioned to potentially host another regional and even a super regional should they continue their dominance throughout the second half of the season.

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

No. 13 WVU vs. No. 23 UCF: Start Time, Channel, + Starting Pitchers

We're about midway through the season, and this weekend's series between No. 13 West Virginia and No. 23 UCF could go a long way in determining the Big 12 Conference's regular-season champion.

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

West Virginia Learns Opponent for Semifinal Round in College Basketball Crown

Things looked awfully bleak last night for the West Virginia Mountaineers, trailing Stanford by four with under 20 seconds to go in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 2

Rapid Takeaways from West Virginia's OT Win Against Stanford

The West Virginia Mountaineers (19-14) trailed by eight with just over three minutes remaining in the game, held Stanford without a field goal down the stretch, sent the game to overtime, and escaped with an opening round win in the College Basketball Crown against the Stanford Cardinal (20-13) Thursday night.

West Virginia Starting Five vs. Stanford

The West Virginia Mountaineers (18-14) meet the Stanford Cardinal (20-12) in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.