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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,...
Cunningham steps down as head coach of Waynesburg Baseball
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (July 25) – Perry Cunningham, head baseball coach of Waynesburg University, has stepped down from his position after 17 years with the program. A national search for his replacement is underway. "I want to thank Perry for his years of service to the university and to Waynesburg...
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.
Bob Huggins Could be Perfect Fit at Akron
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Legendary head coach Bob Huggins has been out of coaching since his DUI arrest in Pittsburgh and forced resignation from West Virginia University shortly after. Huggins, 70, has expressed multiple times that he would like to continue coaching, however. “I have taken responsibility for the...
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.
Tucker Begins Competition at 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University rifle All-American Mary Tucker will compete for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Tucker will take part in three events over the course of a week, competing in mixed team air rifle, women's air rifle and women's smallbore. Below is the full schedule. All rounds will take place at the Chateauroux Shooting Center. Schedule: Saturday, July 27, 3 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Qualification Saturday, July 27, 4:30 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Bronze Match Final Saturday, July 27, 5 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Gold Match Final...
Watch Scoop Smith put on an absolute show at WVU Football camp
One of the first players that EerSports noticed among the crowd of roughly one hundred participants at WVU's final one-day camp of the summer was Woodland Hills (PA) athlete Scoop Smith. The 2026 prospect put up a 36" vertical jump and a 4.44 40-yard dash during testing, and then followed that by impressing in position drills and dominating in one-on-ones. EerSports got some video clips of the action, and you can check it out in the video above.
Final One Day Camp and Big-Time BBQ Recruiting Scoop
West Virginia University held their final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday, with dozens of recruits following up with an evening visit for a tailgating event with the coaching staff and their families. EerSports was in attendance and we got some recruiting scoop to share. Check it out below.
Identity is the key word for WVU in the first offseason under DeVries
For West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries, it's safe to say the last few months have probably been a whirlwind. DeVries, who was announced as WVU's next head men's basketball coach in the spring, was tasked with building an entirely new roster and coaching staff. Now, with the pieces assembled he looks to solidify his team's identity as they head towards the start of the school year.
Mountaineer Recruiting Radar 7/26/24
Introducing our new daily feature article, tracking West Virginia's latest scholarship offers to student-athletes. We'll update the timeline throughout the day as new offers are announced. Please note that this list will only include offers that have been publicly announced. We'll do our best to keep you up-to-date, but some...
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,...
Ed Etzel – Celebrating 40 Years Since Near-Perfect Olympic Gold Win
Dr. Ed Etzel, WVU's gold-medal-winning rifle coach, reminisces on his near-perfect score at the 1984 Summer Olympics, sharing anecdotes of post-victory media frenzy and unique drug-testing practices. Ed Etzel's impressive 599 tally in the English Match smallbore rifle event set an Olympic record. West Virginia University has a rich history...
Izzo-Brown announces signing of Campbell Wolff for 2024
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has announced the addition of goalkeeper Campbell Wolff to the 2024 fall roster. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Wolff arrives in Morgantown after spending one season at Ole Miss, where she redshirted the 2023 season. She will join the Mountaineer roster as a redshirt freshman.
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