West Virginia men’s soccer team announces 4 additions

March 3, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia men’s soccer coach Dan Stratford has announced that midfielders Brevin Andreadis, Ryan Baer and Ike Swiger and defender Elijah Borneo have joined the Mountaineers for the 2020 season. “I’ve been happy with what I’ve inherited from this spring’s recruiting class,” Stratford said. “I’m familiar with Elijah and Ike due to their connection to Morgantown and WVU. I’ve worked with both of them in the past, and I’ve followed them during their time at Kentucky and Bowling Green, respectively. We’re very pleased to bring two of our own ...

West Virginia gymnastics team finishes second in Sunday’s meet

March 1, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A season-best score of 196.425 was not enough to give the West Virginia gymnastics team its third sweep of the season, as the Mountaineers finished in second place Sunday, at the WVU Coliseum. Pitt scored 196.5 and finished first overall, while Rutgers placed third with a 195.3. The Mountaineers (11-7, 0-2) matched the 15th-best score in program history thanks to three first-place event showings. WVU was most impressive on balance beam, where all six gymnasts scored 9.8 or better, giving the Mountaineers a season-high 49.225 score. The event total matches ...

West Virginia tennis team falls to Iowa State in Big 12 opener

March 1, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia tennis team fell to Iowa State, 5-2, on Sunday, as the Mountaineers opened Big 12 play at the Summit Tennis Academy. “I think certain things were definitely positive today,” WVU coach Miha Lisac said. “I think we came out as a team and competed well. I thought every player that came out today came out to battle, and they competed well. It was definitely something that we’re looking to continue moving forward into the upcoming Big 12 matches.” In doubles play, Iowa State jumped out to an early advantage, after winning the No. 1 ...

West Virginia’s Julia Nilton wins bronze in 50 freestyle

February 28, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senior Julia Nilton led the way for the West Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, earning a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle, on the second night of competition at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship, at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, on ...

West Virginia rifle team gets ready for conference championship

February 28, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The No. 3-ranked West Virginia rifle team competes for its 11th consecutive title at the Great America Rifle Conference Championships, at the University of Memphis’ Larry O. Finch Center. The first smallbore relay will begin at 9:15 a.m. Friday, with two additional relays to follow. The smallbore final will begin at 4:30 p.m. The first air rifle relay will begin at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, with two additional relays to follow. The air rifle final with begin at 4 p.m., and an award ceremony will immediately follow. Live results are available at wvusports.com.

West Virginia track and field team heads to Big 12 indoor championship

February 28, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia track and field team travels to Ames, Iowa, for the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship. The two-day championship at Iowa State’s Lied-Recreation Facility is set to begin Friday, with combined events beginning at 11 a.m. and field and running events commencing at 4 p.m. The championship concludes Saturday, as field events are set to begin at 1 p.m., followed by running events at 2:30 p.m. A broadcast of the championship will be available on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, and live results from the meet can be found on pttiming.com. Fans can ...