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Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
Campers Inn RV Supporting National Motocross Championship
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For 2024, MX Sports Inc., producer of the 43rd Annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL announced that Campers Inn RV will be on-site providing Mobile RV Service throughout the week of the National, July 27 to Aug. 3, according to a release.
Recap of High School Players Who Took Part in WVU Football Camp
Before fall camp for the current WVU football team gets underway, a select group of high school players were able to experience a camp of their own at the home of the Mountaineers on Thursday. Players worked out together, took part in drills, talked with coaches and were able to...
Attending WVU Football Games Remains Costly for Fans
Going to watch the Mountaineers play at Milan Puskar Stadium is a religious experience for WVU football fans, but it’s also not a cheap one. In fact, going to see the Mountaineers play remains one of the most expensive game experiences in the country. After finishing third last year,...
West Virginia Men’s Basketball Prepares for Italy Tour with Emphasis on Development and Team Building
The West Virginia men’s basketball team is set to embark on an exciting journey to Italy, with Coach Darian DeVries underscoring that the trip’s significance extends beyond the scoreboard. The upcoming tour is designed to enhance team cohesion, immerse players in a new culture, and provide valuable playing experience for younger team members.
2027 guard Smith talks West Virginia offer
Lincolnton (N.C.) 2027 guard LJ Smith is just beginning to jump into the recruiting process but already holds a number of high level scholarship offers including West Virginia. Smith, 6-foot-4, 150-pounds, found out about the news that the Mountaineers were jumping into the mix after his head coach spoke with associate head coach Chester Frazier. “I was really excited because it’s a pretty big offer and they’re in the Big 12 Conference,” he said. Because Smith is still a 2027 prospect, Smith has yet to speak to the coaching staff himself but he is excited to get to know more...
Shaw makes strong early impression as she strives to fit in alongside Quinerly and Harrison
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In Mark Kellogg’s first season as head coach at West Virginia, the Mountaineers featured one of the most productive backcourts in the country. Starting guards JJ Quinerly, Jordan Harrison and Lauren Fields helped key a 25-win season by combining for 57 percent of the team’s scoring, serving as the top three assists leaders and totaling between 77 and 97 steals apiece to each rank in the top 50 nationally.
Neal Brown Among Most Likely Head Coaches to be Fired
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — The West Virginia Mountaineers had their best season by far under head coach Neal Brown, but that hasn’t stopped the whispers of Brown’s future with the team. Brown, 44, is in his 5th season at WVU, and he has a 31-29 overall record...
Photos from WVU's final one-day camp of the summer
Photos from WVU's final one-day camp of the summer. West Virginia University held their final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday. EerSports was in attendance and took some video (see above) of the action, but also posted some VIP notes and got some pictures. Check out the photos below.
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