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WVU Accepts Invite to College Basketball Crown, Learns First Round Opponent
For the third straight March, the West Virginia Mountaineers will not be dancing in the NCAA Tournament. Unlike the past two seasons, however, they will be participating in another event after accepting an invitation to play in this year’s College Basketball Crown.
WVU to the College Basketball Crown? When and Where to Watch the Bracket Reveal
Selection Sunday has come and gone, and the West Virginia Mountaineers did not hear their name called for the NCAA Tournament, of course, or the NIT. That leaves one postseason event left for them to play in, and it's the one we've been stating for weeks is WVU's preference — the College Basketball Crown.
Darian Devries News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 16
Darian DeVries Got a Taste of Karma After Bolting From WVU
A year ago, the West Virginia Mountaineers were the first team left out of the NCAA Tournament field, earning the title of the biggest snub in March Madness history.
West Virginia vs. Miami (OH): Preview and odds
It's time to dance! Later this week, Mark Kellogg and the West Virginia Mountaineers will be hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, marking the first time ever in program history.
WVU's Odds to Win the National Title + What Their Path Looks Like
The West Virginia Mountaineers will begin their quest in March Madness this Saturday inside Hope Coliseum, taking on the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks. WVU has been great at home all season, posting a 14-3 record, and with a large crowd expected to be on hand, the Mountaineers will have a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
WVU Learns First Round Opponent for 2026 NCAA Tournament
Sunday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers learned that they will be the No. 4 seed in the Fort Worth Region and will face No. 13 Miami (Ohio) in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Sunday Morning Thoughts: The Last Uneventful Selection Sunday for WVU?
Later this afternoon, the NCAA Selection Committee will reveal the 68-team bracket for this year's March Madness, and of course, the West Virginia Mountaineers will not have their name called.
College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 15
Big 12 Commissioner Has High Hopes for WVU in NCAA Tournament
The West Virginia women’s basketball team is less than a week removed from its Big 12 Tournament victory, defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the championship game.
WVU Women's Basketball Earns Top 16 Seed, Officially Hosting NCAA Tournament Games
The West Virginia women’s basketball team has earned the right to host their first and second round games in the NCAA Tournament. The team learned Saturday during an exclusive ESPN reveal of the top 16 overall seeds that the Mountaineers have earned their spot on that list.
Who on WVU's Basketball Roster Still Has Eligibility Remaining?
The West Virginia Mountaineers' 2025-26 season may not be over just yet, but the coaching staff is already working on figuring out who plans on returning to the team next season and getting their plans in order for the transfer portal, which is set to open on April 7th.
Where & When You Can Find Out if WVU Lands a Top-16 Spot, Named NCAA Tournament Host
This afternoon, the West Virginia Mountaineers will find out if they will be a host site for the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Considering everything the Mountaineers have done, especially winning the Big 12 championship last week, they are more than deserving of a No.
Massive 6'6' WR Commits to West Virginia, Becomes 2nd Pledge of 2027 Class
On Friday, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up their second commitment of the 2027 recruiting class, securing a pledge from consensus three-star wide receiver Roscoe Hayes (6'6", 181 lbs) of Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
West Virginia Drops Series Opener in Waco
West Virginia produced three runs in the fourth for an early advantage, but the Baylor Bears (11-6, 1-0) responded with five runs in the bottom of the frame and held off the Mountaineers (11-4, 0-1) for a 7-5 decision to grab the first game of a three-game series Friday night.
Ranking Every WVU Player With Eligibility Remaining Ross Hodge Must Retain
West Virginia's season may not be over just yet, but the planning for the 2026-27 season has already begun. Who are the Mountaineers Ross Hodge and his staff need to do everything possible to retain?
Where WVU's Attendance Ranked in the Big 12 and Nationally in 2025-26
Ross Hodge takes immense pride in West Virginia's home court advantage, constantly referring to its No. 1 ranking given by KenPom following last year. This year, WVU had a ton of success inside Hope Coliseum, winning 15 of its 18 games.
College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 12
3 Things WVU Must Address in Transfer Portal to Finally Turn the Corner in 2026–27
West Virginia was a one-and-done at the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, and now, they'll evaluate their postseason options. Because this season is not going to end in a NCAA Tournament berth, we're going to go ahead and start looking ahead to year two.
WVU's Historic Big 12 Championship Draws Record Viewership
The West Virginia Women's basketball team is still celebrating their win over TCU in the Big 12 Tournament Championship on Sunday as they await to see who and where they will be playing in the NCAA Tournament.
Everything WVU Head Coach Ross Hodge Said Following the Loss to BYU
The West Virginia Mountaineers (18-14) fell to the BYU Cougars (23-10) in the second round of the Big 12 tournament Wednesday night in Kansas City (MO) 68-48 at the T-Mobile Center.
West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / March 11
West Virginia Whimpers Out of Big 12 Tournament as March Madness Hopes Fade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — That wasn’t the same BYU team that West Virginia played less than two weeks ago. Wednesday’s 68-48 loss to BYU in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament was revenge for the Cougars, who lost to the Mountaineers (18-14), 79-71, on Feb.
Why Were West Virginia Starters Eating Lemons Before the Game?
Fans watching the West Virginia Mountaineers introductions at the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament recently witnessed something that looked… a little unusual.
3 Takeaways From West Virginia’s 62-53 Win over TCU in the Big 12 Championship Game
The West Virginia Mountaineers are the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament champions after a 62-53 win over the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday in Kansas City.
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