JOHN RABY
Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) is defended by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Allen scores 26, No. 20 Texas beats West Virginia 82-81

By John Raby Feb. 26, 2022 05:01 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — This time around, Texas senior Timmy Allen played more like

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji, left, is defended by West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson, center, and forward Jalen Bridges during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Agbaji, McCormack lead No. 6 Kansas over West Virginia 71-58

By John Raby Feb. 19, 2022 10:34 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas enters the final two weeks before the Big 12

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) is defended by Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Williams, Shannon help No. 14 Texas Tech beat West Virginia

By John Raby Feb. 05, 2022 04:22 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Terrence Shannon yelled after falling to the floor following

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks the ball while being guarded by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Cryer, Mayer lead No. 5 Baylor past West Virginia 77-68

By John Raby Jan. 18, 2022 07:26 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Despite its recent struggles at home, Baylor still knows a

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

By John Raby Dec. 08, 2021 09:40 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and No. 15 UConn bruised and fought to the

FILE - West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins shouts at an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Huggins enters his 40th season as a head coach with 900 career wins and a new two-year contract extension. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
West Virginia's Bob Huggins enters 40th season with 900 wins

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2021 01:31 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Bob Huggins enters his 40th season as

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) passes against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
West Virginia offense struggles to score TDs after halftime

By John Raby Sep. 29, 2021 03:21 PM EDT
West Virginia coach Neal Brown’s offense needs a late energy boost.

West Virginia coach Neal Brown, left, speaks with quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Long Island in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept., 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 15 Virginia Tech, WVU battle for Black Diamond Trophy

By John Raby Sep. 16, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The Black Diamond Trophy has been in No. 15 Virginia

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 AM EDT
Two days apart in late December, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins got a double

Oklahoma State players celebrate after defeating West Virginia in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Without Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State beats No. 6 WVU

By John Raby Mar. 06, 2021 05:04 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Minus star freshman Cade Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 3 Baylor clinches B12 title in OT, 94-89 over No. 6 WVU

By John Raby Mar. 02, 2021 07:55 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Coach Scott Drew jumped on Mark Vital’s back after

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) looks for an outlet as Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Reaves lifts No. 12 Oklahoma over No. 14 WVU 91-90 in 2OT

By John Raby Feb. 13, 2021 05:30 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Austin Reaves helped No. 12 Oklahoma pull off an

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Jones' 3 lifts No. 4 Texas over No. 14 West Virginia 72-70

By John Raby Jan. 09, 2021 03:47 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Three years to the day since Texas coach Shaka Smart

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) is defended by Northeastern guard Jahmyl Telfort (11), rear, and forward Coleman Stucke (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 9 WVU beat Northeastern 73-51

By John Raby Dec. 29, 2020 04:19 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's inside game is its runaway strength

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Solomon Young (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.V., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 8 West Virginia holds on to beat Iowa State 70-65

By John Raby Dec. 18, 2020 11:44 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Miles McBride found a way to steer No. 8 West Virginia

FILE - Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) is defended by West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, file photo. West Virginia opens the 2020-21 season ranked No. 15 in the AP poll and returns four of the top five scorers from the team that went 21-10 last season. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File)
Top rebounding tandem Tshiebwe, Culver back for No. 15 WVU

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 01:30 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has one of the nation

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats No. 4 Baylor, denies Bears chance at league title

By John Raby Mar. 07, 2020 03:38 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews ended a long slump to give West

Kansas coach Bill Self reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 3 Kansas scores final 9 points, beats No. 14 WVU 58-49

By John Raby Feb. 12, 2020 09:17 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas caught West Virginia in a rare late lapse at

West Virginia players celebrate after a score against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 14 West Virginia cruises to 97-59 win over Texas

By John Raby Jan. 20, 2020 10:50 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe sprinted the length of the court to

Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards (0) goes to shoot as he is defended by West Virginia guard Chase Harler (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 12 WVU's half-court defense thrive

By John Raby Jan. 16, 2020 03:51 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — No. 12 West Virginia’s opponents don't have to dribble