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West Virginia Looks to Return the Favor Against No. 25 BYU
Provo, UT – West Virginia takes on No. 25 BYU for the second time this season in the first of a two-game road swing for WVU Saturday night.
BYU is currently riding a five-game winning streak that began with a 73-69 victory against WVU in Morgantown over two weeks ago. marking the first of three road wins during the stretch for the Cougars (20-8, 11-6) and wrapped up a two-game road trip with wins against Arizona and Arizona State. Additionally, wins over No. 23 Kansas and at No. 19 Arizona was the first consecutive wins over top 25 opponents since 1988.
In the first meeting, West Virginia held BYU’s leading scorer Richie Saunders (15.9 ppg) to nine points, but six-foot-nine freshman point guard Egor Demin, the Cougars’ second leading scorer, put in 16 points against the Mountaineers.
Richie Saunders is second in the conference in scoring during Big 12 play at 18.1 ppg, and in the last three games, the junior has averaged 23.7 ppg.
In Big 12 Conference action, BYU leads the league in field goal percentage (48.8%) and three-pointers made (181) while ranking second in scoring at 78.2 ppg.
The Mountaineers (17-11, 8-9) have won two of their last three games and are coming off a resounding 73-55 avenge win against TCU, with the lone loss was on the road at No. 9 Texas Tech.
West Virginia’s success has come from the defensive end of the floor. In conference play, West Virginia ranks fifth in defensive field goal percentage at 42.8%, which the Mountaineers are 7-2 when holding Big 12 opponents under the mark with both losses coming on the road, and rank second in defensive scoring (64.4).
West Virginia is led Javon Small. The senior guard is averaging 18.4 points and 5.6 assists per game, while sophomore guard Sencire Harris is the catalyst on the defensive end of the floor, highlighted in his most recent outing igniting the Mountaineer defense with a pair of steals in the win against TCU on Tuesday.
West Virginia and BYU will tip-off at 10:00 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on ESPN2.
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Man facing multiple charges after two-day investigation
KENOVA, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man is facing multiple felony charges after a two-day investigation, according to West Virginia State Police.
On Friday, troopers say they responded to a brandishing complaint in Kenova.
During the investigation, troopers located the suspect, Skylar M. Larcart, 27, of Kenova, and found a firearm.
Troopers say they were then granted permission to search Larcart’s residence and vehicle. Their search resulted in the finding of a rifle, approximately 25 grams of marijuana and digital scales.
On Saturday, troopers say they also obtained a search warrant at Larcart’s residence.
During this search, investigators found multiple firearms, controlled substances and U.S. currency.
As a result of the investigation, Larcart was charged with 17 counts of persons prohibited from possessing firearms and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Troopers say over the course of the two-day investigation, Larcart accumulated a total of 21 felony charges and three misdemeanor charges.
Larcart is currently being held in the Western Regional Jail on a $20,000 bond.
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West Virginia Falls Short Against North Carolina
The West Virginia Mountaineers (46-16) fell to the North Carolina Tarheels (53-12-1) Sunday night 5-2 in the second game of the College World Series.
With a little luck, North Carolina scratched a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning. Junior Jake Schaffner hit a leadoff single back up the middle before junior Owen Hall rolled a single through the left side. Then, on the first pitch delivered junior Macon Winslow was awarded first base after it was ruled the ball hit his foot. Despite no evidence on replay, he remained at first.
West Virginia starting pitcher Maxx Yehl walked in the first run and junior Erik Paulsen brought in a run with a slow high chopper towards first for a 2-0 lead.
The Mountaineers pulled within a run in the third after senior Ben Lumsden singled to right field and advanced to second on a ground ball from junior Tyrus Hall. Then, junior Armani Guzman drove an RBI single to centerfield.
West Virginia evened the game in the fourth when senior Sean Smith received a leadoff walk and senior Matt Graveline singled to right centerfield, placing runners at the corners before sophomore Matt Ineich hit into a double play, but brought in the tying run.
In the seventh, the Tarheels took advantage of the West Virginia miscues to take the lead. An error from Hall at third put the leadoff hitter aboard. Then, with one out, a bobble ball from senior second baseman Brodie Kresser on a potential inning ending double play, put two aboard before junior Gavin Gallaher drove a two-RBI triple to right centerfield. Hull followed with a chopper over the mound for an RBI single before Yehl could get out of the frame as UNC held a 5-2 advantage.
Yehl took the mound in the eight and after giving up the eighth hit of the night, WVU head coach Steve Sabins turned to senior Reese Bassinger. The redshirt junior finished the night with seven strikeouts and was credited with two earned runs.
After North Carolina sophomore starting pitcher Ryan Lynch was removed in the fifth, sophomore Walker McDuffie tossed 4.2 scoreless innings before Ineich was issued a one-out walk and Kresser followed with a single to bring the tying run to the plate. UNC head coach Scott Forbes handed the ball to freshman right-hander Caden Glauber
Glauber closed the door with a pair of strikeouts as the Tarheels held on for the 5-2 decision.
West Virginia will face Troy on Tuesday in an elimination game. The first pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. EST and the action will be televised on ESPN.
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West Virginia Strikes Big in Transfer Portal, Lands Speedy OF Jack Cannon
Steve Sabins said a few days ago that he has a soft spot for the guys at the lower level who grind for everything and aren’t entitled. Well, he just added another piece to the 2027 puzzle with someone who fits that bill in Le Moyne outfielder Jack Cannon (6’3”, 215).
“Let’s Go!! Thank the Lord Jesus Christ and everyone else who has guided me on this journey, but it’s time for the next chapter! Go Mountaineers,” Cannon tweeted when announcing his commitment to the program on Saturday.
Le Moyne is a Division I school, but is a low major, being a member of the NEC. Still, the skill set Cannon brings to Morganton is very transferable — he gets on base, and when he does, he typically ends up on second not too long after.
Cannon swiped 51 bags in 55 attempts this season, finishing the season with the second-most stolen bases in the country. Oh, and he also happens to rank second nationally in batting average (.439), recording 86 hits in 196 at-bats. It’s not all speed and contact, though; Cannon has some pop in that bat. He belted 10 homers and 19 doubles while driving in 64 runs. For the cherry on top, he doesn’t have much swing and miss in his game. He has a great feel for the strike zone, striking out just 28 times compared to 25 walks.
Potential role at West Virginia in 2027
Cannon was consistently in the three-hole for the Dolphins this season, but at West Virginia, there’s a chance he could be in the leadoff spot, especially if Armani Guzman is drafted (very likely) and signs. Then again, he could remain in the three-hole and have a similar type of impact that Paul Schoenfeld has had this season. Cannon does have more speed and a little more power than Schoenfeld, but the glove is very similar. Cannon will be a candidate to start in right field, but could also fill in at first base some as well. He is one of the very few players out there who throws left and bats right.
He will have one year of eligibility remaining under the current eligibility rules.
West Virginia’s 2026 transfer portal commits
RHP Korey Alston (Odessa JC), RHP Drew Becker (Ashland, D-II), RHP Griffen Paige (Wright State), RHP Austin Ziance (Marietta College)
INF Owen Henne (Seton Hill), INF Ryan Piekutoski (USC-Sumter JC)
OF Jack Cannon (Le Moyne), OF Colin Coonradt (Johnson County JC), OF Seth Williams (Galveston College JC)
C Cash Williams (Tennessee)
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