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Backyard Brawl rivalry renewed in WBB

West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh have agreed to a renewal of the Backyard Brawl rivalry in women’s basketball, Director of Athletics Shane Lyons announced today.

Mountaineers enter national rankings

Following a fifth consecutive weekend series win, the West Virginia University baseball team is ranked nationally in five of the six major polls, highlighted by a No. 21 ranking in two polls.

Lyons named featured panelist for Big 12 forum

The Big 12 Conference has announced the lineup for its sixth State of College Athletics Forum. To be held Wednesday, April 19, 4 p.m. ET, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga., this Forum will focus on the topic of Race and College Athletics.

2017 Gold-Blue Game information

West Virginia University is hosting its annual Gold-Blue Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 15, at 1 p.m., at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.

Thrasher to attend Sullivan Award ceremony

West Virginia University sophomore All-American Ginny Thrasher will attend the 87th Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award Ceremony tonight, at the New York Athletic Club.

Orlosky named to Hampshire Honor Society

West Virginia University senior All-American center Tyler Orlosky was named to the Hampshire Honor Society by The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, today, as announced by the organization.

Nick Saban protégé Belk developing WVU's DBs

For Doug Belk, giving up a good-paying full-time job at Valdosta State to become a graduate assistant coach for Nick Saban at Alabama was an opportunity too good to pass up.

Big 12 Awards Academic Honors

The Big 12 Conference today named 11 West Virginia University student-athletes to the 2017 Academic All-Big 12 At-Large Team.