KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Sam Elliott’s character in “The Big Lebowski” said, “I wouldn’t miss the semis,” and, well, neither has the West Virginia men’s hoops […]
Author: Justin Jackson, The Dominion Post
Emmitt Matthews scores 28 to lead West Virginia past Texas Tech 79-74
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — West Virginia went from the cellar to Cinderella on Thursday. Freshman forward Emmitt Matthews made sure of that. He threw his body around […]
Bill Self sees a ‘hungry’ West Virginia team now
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prior to Kansas’ 65-57 Big 12 quarterfinal victory against Texas on Thursday, Jayhawks’ coach Bill Self saw plenty of West Virginia’s 79-74 upset […]
Was Konate’s return a smoke screen? ‘That’s above my pay grade’ says Jordan McCabe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sagaba Konate exited the team hotel Thursday armed with his No. 50 jersey, while the West Virginia pep band played the fight song […]
West Virginia ‘owes’ Texas Tech in Big 12 quarterfinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Welcome to Day 2 of the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center, where West Virginia held on for a thrilling 72-71 victory […]
Sagaba Konate a game-time decision against Texas Tech
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sidelined for more than three months by a knee injury, Sagaba Konate will be a game-time decision Thursday when West Virginia meets Texas Tech […]
Lamont West describes final-play defense; Sooners nervous over NCAA bid
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Postgame reaction from West Virginia upsetting Oklahoma 72-71 on the opening night of the Big 12 tournament: Lamont West on WVU’s do-or-die mindset: “I […]
Déjà review: West Virginia survives another buzzer shot against Sooners
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was Buddy’s Basket, Part II. Well sort of. This time Oklahoma’s shot at the buzzer counted, unlike Buddy Hield’s halfcourt heave that came […]
Mountaineers’ best/worst moments from 6 years at Big 12 tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — West Virginia’s seventh trip to the Big 12 tournament will be its first as the last-place team, setting up what could be a […]
Who’s got a good shot [ or no shot ] at the Big 12 tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sizing up the 10-team field at this week’s Big 12 tournament, which starts Wednesday night at Sprint Center: GOOD SHOT Kansas State (24-7, […]
