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Mountaineer defense was on display in victory over RMU

MORGANTOWN — With West Virginia getting off to such a dominating start in its debut victory over Robert Morris on Monday night, scoring the game’s first 21 points, the spotlight centered clearly upon the offensive efficiency. But, perhaps, the glare of the spotlight was too bright and ...

Steelers add WR Williams, LB Smith at the trade deadline

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They’re hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two positions of need as the ...

Lady Tigers host North Marion tonight

ELKINS — After claiming the sectional title last week, the Elkins High School volleyball team seeks their first-ever state tourney berth this evening in a Class AAA, co-Region 1 final against Big 10 Conference foe North Marion. Match time is set for 5 p.m. at Davis & Elkins ...

Koonz ready to lead WVU defense

MORGANTOWN — Jeff Koonz doesn’t look at his new job on the West Virginia University football coaching staff as a promotion. To him, it’s an obligation. “This is an opportunity right now for us to play really good football in the month of November as a defense and as a team,” ...

Lady Mountaineers open season tonight

MORGANTOWN — When West Virginia’s women’s basketball team opens its season against Towson on Tuesday night at the Coliseum, all eyes will be centered upon a backcourt duo of JJ Quinerly and Jordan Harrison, the engine that drives the high rev engine of the Mountaineers. And when not ...

Mountaineers rout RMU in season opener

MORGANTOWN (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored 18 points, Javon Small added 15 and West Virginia routed Robert Morris 87-59 on Monday in the debut of new Mountaineers coach Darian DeVries. Darian Devries was hired in March after six seasons at Drake, replacing interim coach Josh Eilert. Tucker ...