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Mountaineers Abroad: Kedrian Johnson carries the load in Lebanon
This is your weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players currently playing professionally. The calendar flip usually comes with some weirdness — teams getting back into rhythm, some leagues staying in full swing, others settling into their normal weekly schedule. This week had a little bit of everything: a true “carry” performance overseas, a […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Announcers: Rich Hollenberg and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 383 and Streaming Channel 972 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers open conference play with loss at No. 3 Iowa State
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Tipoff Time: 9:00PM ET Location: Hilton Coliseum — Ames, Iowa Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN2 Announcers: Eric Rothman and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 388 and Streaming Channel 978 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe […]
Mountaineers Abroad: RaeQuan Battle shines with 30 points in London matchup of former WVU players
This is your weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players currently playing professionally. Late December tends to compress schedules and shuffle rotations, and that was true this week as some Mountaineers had big scoring nights, others logged steady minutes, and several simply stayed in the mix as teams worked through the holiday slate. If […]
Mountaineers Abroad: Former WVU players collide at the G League Winter Showcase
Mountaineers Abroad is our weekly check-in on former West Virginia basketball players now playing professionally around the world. Each Tuesday, we’ll track minutes, box scores, and anything that stands out along the way. If you see the 🎥 icon, that’s your shortcut to available game footage or highlights. This week covers games from last Tuesday […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Breaking down the Mississippi Valley State win
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
West Virginia closes out nonconference play with 86–51 win over Mississippi Valley State
West Virginia closed nonconference play Monday night with an 86–51 win over Mississippi Valley State at Hope Coliseum, pulling away in the first half and never giving the Delta Devils a chance to make it competitive. The Mountaineers scored the game’s first seven points and were in control from the start, though the first half […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Tipoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum — Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ Announcers: Andrew Caridi, Warren Baker, and Anjelica Trinone Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 385 and Streaming Channel 975 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad […]
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Making portal lists and checking them twice
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
Mountaineers Abroad: Teddy Buckets leads a big week for WVU alumni
This is the first edition of Mountaineers Abroad, a weekly look at how former West Virginia basketball players are faring professionally around the world. We’ll run this every Tuesday during the season, tracking minutes, box scores, and the nights that stand out. And if you see the 🎥 icon, that’s your shortcut to game footage […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: West Virginia’s missed opportunity in Cleveland
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
West Virginia lets 16-point lead slip, falls to Ohio State 89–88 in double overtime
West Virginia had control of Saturday night’s Cleveland Hoops Showdown for long stretches, but a game that should have been put away in the second half turned into a gut-punch finish as the Mountaineers fell 89–88 to Ohio State in double overtime in Rocket Arena. WVU dictated the game early, controlling the pace and limiting […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Kickoff Time: 8:00PM ET Location: Rocket Arena — Cleveland, Ohio Broadcast Information Channel: ESPNU Announcers: John Schriffen and King McClure Streaming: ESPN (TV provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 392 and Streaming Channel 982 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP) and Brad Howe […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers cruise past Little Rock
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Little Rock Trojans — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Kickoff Time: 7:00PM ET Location: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN+ (subscription required) Announcers: Nick Farrell (PBP), Warren Baker (Analyst), and Angelica Trinone (Reporter) Streaming: ESPN+ (subscription required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 381 and Streaming Channel 971 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: Tony […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers fall to Wake Forest in Holiday Hoopfest
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: EDGE-ing WVU’s 4–8 season & the Texas Tech disaster
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Mountaineers dominate Coppin State (500th Episode)
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU routs Mercyhurst at home
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!
West Virginia buried early as No. 5 Texas Tech dominates first half in Morgantown
West Virginia trails No. 5 Texas Tech 28–0 at halftime in Morgantown after a first half dominated by the Red Raiders. WVU opened with two quick drives that ended up three-and-outs and a third derailed by a holding call, while Texas Tech scored touchdowns on their first three drives to build a 21–0 lead by […]
West Virginia shut out by No. 5 Texas Tech in season finale
West Virginia closed out the 2025 season with a long afternoon against No. 5 Texas Tech, falling 49–0 to finish 4–8 (2–7 Big 12). The Red Raiders moved to 11–1 (8–1 Big 12) controlled the game from the opening series and never gave the Mountaineers a way back into the game. WVU opened with a […]
GAME THREAD: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders — Pre-game updates, TV info, betting odds and more
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, and don’t be a troll. GAME VITALS Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Kickoff: Noon ET Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, […]
West By Pod — A WVU Football Podcast: Breaking down WVU vs. Texas Tech
Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting content. If you’re interested in sponsoring West By Pod, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Powered by RedCircle Subscribe Now! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music RSS You can follow […]
How to Watch & Game Preview: West Virginia vs. No. 5 Texas Tech — TV info, streaming, betting odds and more
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Kickoff: Noon ET Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Broadcast Information Channel: ESPN Announcers: Roy Philpott (PBP), Samuel Acho (analyst), and Taylor Davis (sideline) Streaming: ESPN (provider login required) Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Ch. 201 and Streaming Channel 963 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) Radio Announcers: […]
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