The Mountaineers' postseason slate begins against No. 3-seeded Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 25, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is set for 8:30 p.m.
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West Virginia and Pitt will renew the football edition of the Backyard Brawl Sept. 1 at Heinz Field, marking the 105th edition of one of college football's most storied rivalries. Beginning in August, fans will be able to purchase merchandise featuring the new official Backyard Brawl logo.
Senior Verena Zaisberger of the WVU rifle team has been named to the 2021-22 Academic All-District II Women's At-Large First Team, an announcement from the College Sports Information Directors of America.
The Big 12 and BIG EAST Conferences have announced the dates and matchups for the fourth year of the Big 12-BIG EAST Battle. The matchups, which will be played in late November and early December, were jointly determined by the two conferences.
The WVU baseball team concludes the regular season with a three-game, Big 12 Conference series against Kansas State from May 19-21 at Wagener Field at Monongalia County Ballpark. First pitch of Thursday night's series opener is set for 6:30 p.m.
Coach Bob Huggins has announced the signing of Emmitt Matthews Jr. to a grant-in-aid for the 2022-23 academic year. Matthews, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from Tacoma, Washington, will return to West Virginia after spending last season at Washington. He spent the first three years of his collegiate career at WVU.