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Rapid Takeaways Following West Virginia's First Home Loss of the Season

Rapid Takeaways Following West Virginia's First Home Loss of the Season

For the first time this season, the West Virginia Mountaineers have lost at home, falling to Baylor 63-53. Here are a few of my thoughts from this one...

West Virginia Reveals Starting Five for Home Contest Against Baylor

The West Virginia Mountaineers (14-7, 5-3) welcome the Baylor Bears (10-9, 1-7) to the Hope Coliseum Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on ESPN2.

Predicting the Final Score for West Virginia's Home Matchup vs. Baylor

Predicting the Final Score for West Virginia's Home Matchup vs. Baylor

It's been 2,156 days since the West Virginia Mountaineers won a basketball game against the Baylor Bears. Does that drought finally come to an end today?

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 31
What Are West Virginia's Chances to Snap Skid vs. Baylor, Remain Perfect at Home?

What Are West Virginia's Chances to Snap Skid vs. Baylor, Remain Perfect at Home?

Baylor has won seven straight games against West Virginia, including four straight in Morgantown. They may be a team with a poor record, but as long as Scott Drew is the coach in Waco, you can never count them out.

West Virginia vs. Baylor: Preview and odds

West Virginia vs. Baylor: Preview and odds

A desperate Baylor Bears team will stroll into Morgantown this evening, looking to put a huge damper on West Virginia's hopes of making the tournament by handing them their first home loss of the season.

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

On the Rise! WVU Secures Spot in ESPN's Top 25 Recruiting Rankings

Much of West Virginia's 2026 recruiting class is in place, meaning the February signing period should be a relatively quiet one for Rich Rod and Co. Others around the country may be a little more active, which could shuffle the recruiting rankings in the coming weeks, but as of this morning, Craig Haubert ranked WVU's class No.

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

West Virginia Loses Top RB Recruit, Bringing 2027 Class Back to Zero

For the second time in this 2027 recruiting cycle, the West Virginia Mountaineers have lost a commitment. On Thursday, four-star running back Armand Hill (5'10", 185 lbs) of West Mifflin, PA, decommitted from the program, bringing the class back down to zero pledges for the time being.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 29
Jerome Tang Believes Ross Hodge Will Get West Virginia 'Rocking' Again

Jerome Tang Believes Ross Hodge Will Get West Virginia 'Rocking' Again

It hasn't been perfect, but Ross Hodge continues to win. Tuesday night was a perfect example of that as the Mountaineers got out to an extremely slow start and saw a 10-point lead evaporate in the second half against Kansas State, thanks to the Wildcats knocking down some shots and West Virginia going on a seven-minute scoring drought.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 28
What is the Magic Number for West Virginia to Make the NCAA Tournament?

What is the Magic Number for West Virginia to Make the NCAA Tournament?

With last night's narrow win over Kansas State, West Virginia has kept its NCAA Tournament resume in decent shape, although there's a tremendous amount of work to be done.

Ross Hodge Knew It — He Saw 'Gross' Performance Coming From a Mile Away

Ross Hodge Knew It — He Saw 'Gross' Performance Coming From a Mile Away

Not every win is a Mona Lisa. Sometimes they're just downright ugly. Last night, that happened to be the manner in which West Virginia took down Kansas State, 59-54.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Athlon Sports / January 26
Rich Rodriguez’s Return to West Virginia Starts With a Tough Review

Rich Rodriguez’s Return to West Virginia Starts With a Tough Review

In the early to mid-2000s, the West Virginia Mountaineers were among the top teams in college football. They showcased a dynamic offense that many have since attempted to replicate.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10
Unranked West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

Unranked West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

West Virginia earned by far its best victory of the 2025-26 season on Saturday.  

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