WVU baseball cracks Top 25 ahead of the Backyard Brawl and Pitt football players are leaving for hilarious reasons

Football

Koonz Pleased With WVU’s Linebacker Depth This Spring | West Virginia University Athletics
WVU inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz admitted that it has taken a while to find enough players to get his area to where he wants it, but he is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.

For wideouts coach Bilal Marshall, self-improvement means as much as growth from players | WV MetroNews
Bilal Marshall wants to be sure he’s done all he can to get the most out of West Virginia’s wide receivers. For that to occur, the Mountaineers’ second-year wide receivers coach has to first accept he’s done all he’s capable of to setup the position group for success.

WVU TE Praises Blaine Stewart as Coach: ‘He’s Earned Our Respect’ | WV Sports Now
It’s only natural Blaine Stewart would feel more comfortable in his role as tight ends coach at WVU now in his second year on the job. It’s also clear that his players can feel a different energy from the West Virginia legacy.

Basketball

Josiah Harris Becomes Third Ex-Mountaineer to Commit to Akron | WV Sports Now
Former WVU F Josiah Harris became the third ex-Mountaineer to commit to Akron in the last few days, according to multiple reports.

Baseball

Backyard Brawl Set for Tuesday in Morgantown | West Virginia University Athletics
The No. 22 West Virginia University baseball team is back at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Tuesday for the first edition of the Backyard Brawl this season. The game will air exclusively on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, with first pitch set for 6:30 p.m.

WVU Baseball cracks the top 25 following strong weekend | EerSports.com
The WVU baseball team has entered the top 25, for the first time this season, in Monday’s edition of the Coaches Poll following the weekend sweep of Central Florida.

Baseball ranked No. 22 in latest poll | The Daily Athenaeum
WVU Baseball is ranked No. 22 in the latest D1Baseball.com Top 25. The Mountaineers (22-13, 11-4 Big 12) sit in first place of the Big 12 standings after a series sweep of No. 17 UCF.

WVU Athletic

3 Guys Before The Game – Spring Smorgasboard (Episode 546) | WV MetroNews
It was a weekend to remember for the West Virginia University baseball team. The Mountaineers swept No. 16 UCF while sweeping themselves into the national rankings. WVU is No. 22 in this week’s D1 Baseball.com poll. In this episode, the “Guys” recap the weekend baseball action, update WVU basketball additions and talk Mountaineer football.

2024 Women’s Soccer Schedule Released | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, along with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the 2024 women’s soccer schedule. The Mountaineers’ 2024 slate features 11 home matches at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown, including five Big 12 Conference contests. WVU will face three of four league newcomers as Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah join the conference this season. In the teams’ inaugural season in the Big 12, West Virginia will face Arizona, Arizona State and Colorado.

West Virginia Golf Leads After Day One | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University golf team leads the Mountaineer Invitational after 36 holes of play at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport. The Mountaineers shot rounds of 285-285 and is 6-under-par with 18 holes to go. WVU was the only team in the 16-team field to shoot under par in each round.

Mountaineer Athletic Club Announces Coaches Caravan Event Schedule | West Virginia University Athletics
The Mountaineer Athletic Club, in partnership with West Virginia University Athletics, is excited to announce the 2024 Coaches Caravan presented by United Bank. This May, the Coaches Caravan will travel across the state and beyond, stopping in Wheeling, Martinsburg, Parkersburg, Glade Springs, Manassas, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets are now available for sale at all stops.

‘I don’t believe we can win now’: Despite NIL commitment, Dayon Hayes entered transfer portal due to state of Pitt football | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“It’s just that I don’t believe we can win now,” Hayes messaged the Post-Gazette. A source said Hayes told teammates his biggest reason for entering the portal was the state of Pitt’s offense.

The End for LeBron and Steph Is Uncomfortably Close | The Ringer
For nearly two decades, James and Curry have been the NBA’s two defining stars, but Father Time is approaching quickly. Will fate give us one more clash?