This year’s Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, starting at 12:30 p.m. today (May 15) with the men's decathlon.
Athletics
Two Mountaineers from the tennis team — redshirt junior Maja Dodik and senior Michaela Kucharova — were selected for the College Sports Communicators 2024-25 Academic All-District Team. This is the third time Kucharova has been recognized and the second time for Dodik.
Senior outfielder Jace Rinehart received the recognition after he had at least one hit in all four games, three multi-RBI games and scored at least one run in all four games last week.
The track and field team wrapped up the regular season Saturday (May 10) during the WVU Last Chance Meet at the Track and Field Complex at Mylan Park. The Mountaineers totaled seven event wins on the day, including a clean sweep in the women’s 1,500 meters.
The 192nd edition of the men’s basketball Backyard Brawl will take place at the Coliseum on Thursday, Nov. 13. The best way to guarantee your seat is by purchasing season tickets. Renewal applications for 2024-25 season ticket holders are available at WVUGAME.com.
The 54-hole event, scheduled for May 16-18 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona, will have the same scoring format as a traditional college team event with each team starting five players and counting the four best scores.