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WVU Beat the NBA Draft’s Top Two Picks in Ross Hodge’s First Year

Year one was full of ups and downs for Ross Hodge at West Virginia, which was to be expected given that he was the program's fourth head coach in as many years and had to flip the entire roster in just a couple of months.

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Pat White Jersey Retirement Date Officially Announced by WVU

Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that one of the very best to ever play for the WVU football program would finally have their jersey number retired.

Talented WVU Freshman Infielder Zahir Barjam Enters Transfer Portal

Coming into Monday, there hadn't been any big surprises as far as the transfer portal is concerned for West Virginia. Perhaps first baseman Ryan Maggy was a bit of an eyebrow raiser, but the departure of infielder Zahir Barjam is certainly one that caught everyone off guard.

Pat McAfee News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 22

Big Fish Coming to WVU? Sabins Hints at Top Recruits Visiting on The Pat McAfee Show

It's been a strong start for the Mountaineers on the recruiting trail and now, WVU head coach Steve Sabins is hoping to capitalize on the team's run to the College World Series to take this thing to the next level.

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

West Virginia Making Strong Push for Top-100 Recruit With Family Ties to Miles Sadler

This past recruiting cycle, Ross Hodge and the West Virginia Mountaineers scored one of the biggest recruiting victories in program history by landing five-star point guard Miles Sadler.

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

Four WVU Baseball Players Poised for a Breakout Season in 2027

The Mountaineers will have several key players back from this College World Series team next season, such as Gavin Kelly, Matt Ineich, Tyrus Hall, and possibly Armani Guzman and Dawson Montesa, but there are a handful of guys who are flying under the radar right now that could play a big role in the team's success in 2027.

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

Charles Wesley Godwin Rips Into ‘Country Roads’ Critics in Fiery Quote

One of the best traditions in all of college sports is the singing of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after a West Virginia win. It's something Mountaineer

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

2027 Georgia Tight End Luke Linder Commits to West Virginia

Sunday morning, class of 2027 tight end Luke Linder (6'3", 215 lbs) out of Whitefield Academy in Marietta, Georgia, announced his commitment to West Virginia.

WVU Bolsters Roster with Four Transfer Portal Additions, Including Key Pitching Piece

Four players have officially joined the West Virginia baseball program for the 2027 season after signing over the weekend — OF Jack Cannon, P Griffen Paige, C/OF Cash Williams, and IF Owen Henne.

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

WVU Baseball Transfer Portal Wish List: What’s Still Missing for 2027

Steve Sabins and the West Virginia coaching staff have done a really good job in the transfer portal thus far, filling the majority of their team needs for the 2027 season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 20

Odds Released for WVU to Win the Big 12 in 2026

Year two of the Rich Rodriguez era is just a little over two months away from getting underway, and although expectations are fairly low locally and nationally, West Virginia does have a chance to make some noise this fall, especially with how their schedule sets up.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 20

West Virginia's Generational Publicity Run Added Another Chapter

West Virginia is on a generational run right now with free publicity. The WVU baseball team's run to the College World Series amplified it, but it all began before they even reached Omaha.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 20

Big, Hard-Throwing WVU Pitcher Set to Enter Transfer Portal

Late Friday night, West Virginia right-handed pitcher Mac Stiffler (6'7", 210) announced on X that he would be departing and entering the NCAA transfer portal.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 20

WVU's Promising Young First Baseman Enters Transfer Portal

Friday afternoon, West Virginia redshirt freshman infielder Ryan Maggy (6'1", 195 lbs) announced on X that he would be entering his name into the transfer portal.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 19

Odds Released for WVU’s Season Opener vs. Coastal Carolina

The summer is moving along quickly, largely thanks to the baseball team making a run to the semifinals at the College World Series, significantly cutting into the dog days of the offseason.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 19

Paul Schoenfeld Went From Unknown to WVU Legend in One Season

A year ago, outfielder Paul Schoenfeld made the move from Colorado Mesa (Division II) to West Virginia. At first glance, it looked like the Mountaineers may have found a hidden gem as he hit over .400 in each of his two final seasons there, combining for 15 homers and 95 RBI.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 19

Three Schools WVU Baseball Should Try to Schedule in the Future

Now that West Virginia has established itself as a consistent winner in baseball, it may be tougher for them to schedule non-conference games or series against other power conference teams.

North Carolina Ends West Virginia’s Season with 12-7 Victory

West Virginia’s historic baseball season came to an end on Wednesday as North Carolina’s offense proved too much to overcome in a 12-7 victory in the College World Series.

West Virginia Blasts Troy to Stay Alive in College World Series

West Virginia has survived its elimination game in its College World Series match up with Troy, beating the Trojans for the second time in four days with a 12-0 win on Tuesday in Omaha.

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / June 16

Ryan Lynch: North Carolina’s Unsung Hero in CWS Win Over West Virginia

OMAHA, NE — Omaha is a place where legends are made. It’s also the land of unsung heroes like North Carolina starter Ryan Lynch, who grinded through the first 4.2 innings of the Tar Heels’ 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

West Virginia scored its first College World Series run in program history in crazy fashion

The West Virginia Mountaineers appear to be making the most of their first College World Series appearance in school history.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Just Baseball / June 12

College World Series Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers conquered many first-time feats in the 2026 season, hosting their first Super Regional for the Morgantown faithful, and of course, making their first program appearance in Omaha.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / June 11

Rich Rodriguez Just Flipped a Big Ten Commit to West Virginia

Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia football just flipped a Matt Campbell commit. Central Catholic cornerback Zachary Gleason Jr. just switched his commitment from Penn State to West Virginia on Thursday after committing to Campbell and the Nittany Lions earlier this year.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / College Sports Only / June 8

Mountaineers Fan Goes Viral for Holding Raccoon at the Game

This is peak West Virginia. One Mountaineers fan in a Davy Crockett coonskin cap stood in the stands of Kendrick Family Ballpark with a raccoon skin to put a hex on Cal Poly pitchers in the Morgantown Super Regional.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / June 7

Several fans injured during WVU baseball weather delay

West Virginia advanced to the Men's College World Series for the first time in program history, but unfortunately the occasion was not as joyous as it could have been for some Mountaineers fans.