Seniors Danny Berlitz and Justin Heimes with the men's swimming and diving team competed in the 2024 United States Olympic Trials Sunday (June 16) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Berlitz set a program record in the 400-meter individual medley, advancing to the finals with an opportunity to qualify for the U.S. National Team.
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The 11-day game trip for the women’s basketball team begins Monday, July 29, when the team departs Morgantown for Italy. WVU will be in Rome from July 30 to Aug. 1, Sorrento from Aug. 2-4, and Dubrovnik from Aug. 5-7.
John Antonik writes about the legendary West following his death Wednesday (June 12) at the age of 86.
Coming off its first College Cup appearance in program history, the Mountaineers will play 17 regular season matches, including nine at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown. WVU will also play three exhibition matches before the season.
Junior shortstop JJ Wetherhholt has been named a Perfect Game All-American, earning a spot on the third team. Despite missing 24 games, Wetherholt led the Mountaineers with a .331 batting average while also hitting eight home runs and tallying 30 RBI.
Jerry West, the greatest athlete in West Virginia state sports history, died peacefully in his Los Angeles home, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday (June 12). No person or athlete is more identified with the Mountain State than Jerry West, whose name was on the front and the back of his Mountaineer basketball uniform.