Tag: West Virginia Mountaineers

Late Run Lifts West Virginia Past K-State, 59-54

West Virginia defeated Kansas State 59-54, ending the game with a 14-5 run. Senior Treysen Eaglestaff scored crucial points late to secure the victory, extending the Mountaineers' home win streak to 16 games. K-State struggled offensively, maintaining just 54 points, their lowest of the season.

Kansas Drops Road Contest at West Virginia, 86-75

No. 22 Kansas basketball lost to West Virginia, 86-75, in Morgantown, dropping their record to 11-5 (1-2 Big 12). Freshman Darryn Peterson led with 23 points. After leading in the first half, Kansas faltered in the second as West Virginia took control, handing the Jayhawks their second consecutive Big 12 road loss.

Kansas Opens Big 12 Play with 41-10 Win Over West Virginia

The Kansas Jayhawks achieved a 41-10 victory over West Virginia in their Big 12 Conference opener, improving their record to 3-1. Jalon Daniels threw three touchdowns, and Leshon Williams recorded over 100 rushing yards. Kansas' win marked their largest margin in a Big 12 opener. They'll face Cincinnati next.

Jayhawks Open Big 12 Play Versus West Virginia at The Booth

The Kansas Jayhawks (2-1) will host the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) to open Big 12 Conference play on Saturday at 5 p.m. Kansas aims to continue their home success, capitalizing on strong performances from quarterback Jalon Daniels and defenders Trey Lathan and Bangally Kamara. West Virginia is coming off a thrilling overtime victory.

K-State Women Battle West Virginia But Fall 73-69 In Big 12 Tournament

K-State, the five-seed, lost to four-seed West Virginia 73-69 in the Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinals. Despite a strong start, K-State struggled in the fourth quarter. Kennedy Taylor led with 21 points, while Serena Sundell set a school record for assists this season. The Wildcats focus on the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Jayhawk Women Fall at No. 18 West Virginia

The Kansas Jayhawks faced a crushing 76-43 loss to No. 18 West Virginia, struggling from the start as they fell behind 18-6 after the first quarter. With 29 turnovers and a lack of offensive execution, Kansas received notable performances from S'Mya Nichols and Laia Conesa. The team now holds a 14-9 record.

West Virginia Shocks Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse, 62-61

In a dramatic Big 12 opener, West Virginia shocked seventh-ranked Kansas 62-61 at Allen Fieldhouse, with Javon Small’s clutch free throw sealing the win. The Mountaineers, missing key starters, displayed resilience against Kansas’s comeback led by Zeke Mayo's 27 points. This marked Kansas's first conference-opening loss since 1991.

Johnson’s 3 TDs, Defense Carry 17/17 K-State Over West Virginia, 45-18

By D. Scott Fritchen - K-State Athletics MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia focused on stopping DJ Giddens and the vaunted running attack by...

Jayhawks Fall to WVU 32-28 in Big 12 Opener

West Virginia rallied late to defeat Kansas 32-28 in their Big 12 opener. After a back-and-forth game featuring multiple turnovers and scoring drives, the Mountaineers scored 15 points in the final 3:27. Kansas struggled to manage the clock at the end, allowing WVU to secure the win with a fumble recovery.

Kansas Opens Big 12 Conference Play at West Virginia

The Kansas Jayhawks will kick off their Big 12 Conference schedule on Saturday, Sept. 21 against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Led by senior running back Devin Neal and strong defensive performances, the Jayhawks aim to continue their winning streak. West Virginia, with senior quarterback Garrett Greene and running back CJ Donaldson Jr., stands as a tough opponent.

Kickoff for Big 12 Opener at WVU Set for 11 a.m. on ESPN2

Kansas football will open Big 12 Conference play against West Virginia on September 21 at 11 a.m. CT, televised on ESPN2. It will be their 13th meeting, with the last matchup resulting in a Jayhawks victory. Both teams are 1-1 this season. Kansas has a 3-3 record when appearing on ESPN2 under head coach Lance Leipold.

K-State Women Hold Off West Virginia Late, Reaches Big 12 Semis

K-State secured a 65-62 win against West Virginia, advancing to the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship semifinals for the first time since 2019. Senior center Ayoka Lee led with 22 points and 11 rebounds, setting records for career rebounds and blocks. K-State's next match is against Texas in the semifinals.