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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.

Late Collapse Dooms No. 12 West Virginia in Series Finale Loss to Cincinnati

The No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers (28-12, 13-8) took a three-run lead heading into the final stretch, but gave up five runs in the eighth to fall to the Cincinnati Bearcats (29-17, 10-11) Sunday afternoon in a series deciding game three, 7-5.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 26

Zero Mountaineers Drafted in 2026 — Who Could Go in 2027?

Zero Mountaineers were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, which comes as no surprise considering the type of season we just witnessed. While West Virginia's current roster isn't loaded with NFL talent, there are a few guys who could hear their name called next spring.

No. 12 West Virginia Stumbles in Game Two, Cincinnati Evens Series

The No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers (28-11, 13-7) fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats (28-17, 9-11) Saturday afternoon, 5-2. Sophomore Jackson Smith put the Bearcats on the board in the bottom of the first with a leadoff home run and the early 1-0 edge.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 25

No. 12 West Virginia Wins Wild, Rain-Delayed Opener in 13 Innings, 9-5

No. 12 West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bearcats (27-17, 8-11) series opener stretched into Saturday after the two programs went into extra innings and a rain delay postponed the contest, but the Mountaineers (28-10, 13-6) remained poised and took game one with a 9-5 decision after 13 innings.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 25

WVU Women's Basketball Loses Starter Carter McCray to Big 10 School

Just last week, West Virginia women's basketball forward Carter McCray announced that she was entering the NCAA transfer portal. Now, McCray has found her new home for her final season of eligibility in the BIG 10.

West Virginia, Cincinnati Postponed: Here's Where it Stands

The No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers (27-10, 12-6) were in battle against the Cincinnati Bearcats (27-16, 8-10) Friday night and in the bottom of the 12th inning, the game was postponed due to weather conditions and will resume on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

No. 12 West Virginia Set for Weekend Clash at Cincinnati

The No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers (27-10, 12-6) are on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (27-16, 8-10) for a three-game, Big 12 Conference series at UC Baseball Stadium.

Tony Gibson Still Wants a Shot at WVU, Claims 'They Don’t Want to Play Us'

West Virginia and Marshall have played on the gridiron twelve times. West Virginia has won twelve times. And for the Thundering Herd to erase that goose egg in the win column, they're going to need some divine intervention to help the two programs agree to a renewal of the series, which has been dormant since September 1st, 2012.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 24

Without Maxx Yehl, WVU is Forced to Shake Up Pitching Rotation for Cincinnati Series

Steve Sabins will be shaking up West Virginia's starting pitching rotation this weekend against Cincinnati, largely due to Maxx Yehl not being available.

Updated WVU Hoops Depth Chart Featuring the Four Transfers + New 2026 Commit

Slowly but surely, Ross Hodge and the West Virginia coaching staff are piecing together the roster for the 2026-27 season. They still have a handful of spots to fill, but we've finally got enough pieces to start picturing what this thing could look like.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 23

2026 Four-Star Guard Keonte Greybear Commits to West Virginia

The good news continues to roll in for Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers, securing their second commitment of the day, this time from the high school ranks.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 23

Amir Jenkins Decides to Remain with WVU — Here's What it Means for the Mountaineers

The transfer portal is closed, and freshman guard Amir Jenkins is still on the West Virginia roster. He's not going anywhere. Although his name never appeared

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 23

WVU Freshman Forward Changes Mind, Will Stay with Mountaineers

Earlier this month, multiple reports surfaced that West Virginia freshman basketball wing Evans Barning Jr. (6'7", 200 lbs) was planning to enter the transfer portal.

WVU Eyes Familiar Transfer Target, Hopes Second Time is the Charm

West Virginia is one of several schools in the mix to land Utah transfer forward Seydou Traore (6'6", 220 lbs). According to the Portal Report, Seydou is being pursued by Kansas State, Louisville, LSU, Oklahoma, Seton Hall, and UConn, in addition to West Virginia.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 22

Steve Sabins Reacts to WVU's Stunning 22-Run Loss to Pitt in the Backyard Brawl

The Backyard Brawl has been dominated by West Virginia over the last decade or so, and with this year's lone matchup being played in Morgantown, the expectation was that the Mountaineers would stack another win in their all-time series lead over the Panthers.

2026 4-Star Guard Keonte Greybear Wraps Up Visit to WVU, Nearing Decision

Things on the transfer portal have slowed down quite a bit, and not just for West Virginia. With the NCAA weighing the five years to play five model, it's delaying portal recruitment as coaches are trying to save a roster spot or two for a guy to return for another year if he is permitted.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 21

Backyard Brawl Returns: No. 12 West Virginia Welcomes Pitt for Midweek Showdown

The No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers (27-9) host the Pitt Panthers (24-14) in the first installment of the Backyard Brawl during the 2026 slate at Kendrick Family Ballpark.

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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