In a historic weekend for West Virginia University athletics, the Mountaineer faithful witnessed a “Gold and Blue” sweep that rewrote the record books and solidified several programs as national contenders. The WVU sports community is buzzing after a series of dominant performances spanning from the hardwood of Hope Coliseum to the baseball diamonds of Georgia.
Leading the charge is the #15 WVU Women’s Basketball team, which capped off an extraordinary regular season with a record-shattering Senior Day. Not to be outdone, the WVU Men’s Basketball team secured a signature upset over a top-20 opponent, while WVU Baseball continued its red-hot start to the 2026 campaign.
WVU Women’s Basketball: A Record-Shattering Finale
The most historic moment of the weekend belonged to coach Mark Kellogg and the 15th-ranked Mountaineer women. In their regular-season finale on March 1, WVU dismantled Cincinnati with a 118-60 victory that set multiple program milestones.
The 118-Point Program Record
For the first time in the history of West Virginia University women’s basketball, the team eclipsed the 117-point mark, setting a new single-game scoring record of 118 points. The offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting a staggering 58% from the field and connecting on 15 three-pointers at a 50% clip.
Postseason Implications: The #2 Seed Secured
With the win, WVU finished the regular season with a 24-6 record (14-4 Big 12). This performance officially secured the No. 2 seed in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City.
The Double Bye: As the second seed, the Mountaineers have earned a double-bye, meaning they bypass the early rounds and will not play until Friday, March 6th.
NCAA Tournament Hosting: Currently ranked #17 in the AP Poll, WVU is on the cusp of the top 16. A strong showing in Kansas City could allow Morgantown to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
WVU Men’s Basketball: The Signature Upset of 2026
While the women’s team was setting records, the Mountaineer men (17-12, 8-8 Big 12) provided the weekend’s biggest shock by toppling #19 BYU in a thrilling 79-71 victory at Hope Coliseum.
Defensive Masterclass and the “Huff” Effect
Led by star guard Honor Huff, who poured in 19 points, the Mountaineers executed a defensive scheme that stifled BYU’s high-octane offense. The win was a critical “bounce-back” following a difficult road stretch and has significantly improved WVU’s standing in the conference.
Ending the Slump: The victory snapped a losing streak and moved coach Ross Hodge’s squad back to a .500 record in the arguably the toughest conference in college basketball.
Tournament Momentum: This win likely secures WVU’s spot away from the “opening day” games of the Big 12 tournament, providing a much-needed mental edge heading into the final week of the regular season.
WVU Baseball: Dominance on the Road
Coach Steve Sabins and the WVU Baseball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with, securing a major series victory on the road against Kennesaw State.
Pitching and Power
The Mountaineers took the series with an exclamation point, winning the decisive games with clinical pitching.
The 9-1 Statement: In the second game of the series, Chansen Cole threw 5.0 scoreless innings, leading WVU to a 9-1 blowout.
Offensive Firepower: Senior Matthew Graveline and standout Tyrus Hall provided the muscle, with Hall launching a towering home run to ignite the dugout.
Big 12 Honors: Following the series win, the Big 12 named Gavin Kelly as the Player of the Week and Dawson Montesa as the Newcomer of the Week, further highlighting the program’s elite talent depth.
