West Virginia capped off the 2023 season with a convincing 30-10 win over North Carolina to finish the season 9-4. WVSports.com takes a look at some of the advanced statistics to get a snapshot of the game as well as the season moving forward.
Rivals.com has partnered with PPF and we look at some of their data to review the game and different position groups.
PASSING:
–West Virginia redshirt junior quarterback Garrett Greene completed 2-5 passes over 20+ yards down the field for 107 yards.
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–Greene was under pressure on 32 percent of his 28 dropbacks and completed just 2-7 passes for 30 yards. That total was just 2-8 when blitzed on 9 dropbacks for 29 yards.
–That flipped when not blitzed as Greene completed 10-17 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown.
–Greene had an average depth of target of 11.5 yards.
–Greene had 2.94 seconds to throw on average.
–Only one pass was dropped.
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–West Virginia dialed up play action on 9 of Greene’s dropbacks where he completed 4-8 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Greene completed 2-3 screens for 13 yards.
RUSHING:
–The Mountaineers extended their streak of rushing for over 140+ yards to 16 games.
–West Virginia only forced three missed tackles in the run game.
–The Mountaineers only had 5 runs over 10+ yards.
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–A total of 120 of the 154 total rushing yards came after contact or an average of 4.80.
–A total of 52 of Garrett Greene’s 75 rushing yards came on designed runs.
RECEIVING:
–West Virginia targeted the tight end 5 times which resulted in 2 catches for 33 yards. The position has been targeted 58 times which resulted in 35 catches for 451 yards and 4 touchdowns and well surpassed the 15 catches for 153 yards last season on 24 targets as the spot has been a much bigger part of the offense.
–The 75-yard touchdown catch by freshman Traylon Ray on the first play of the game tied the longest of the season for the Mountaineers.
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–Redshirt freshman Hudson Clement hauled in all five of his targets for 89 yards and 4 of those traveled for a first down.
–A total of 114 of the 228 yards came after the catch.
–Kole Taylor is credited with the only forced missed tackle by pass catchers.
–The Mountaineers did not catch any of their two contested catch situations.
–Only 7 of the 12 catches traveled for first downs.
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BLOCKING:
–West Virginia quarterbacks were kept clean on 19-28 drop-back attempts. The Mountaineers allowed only one sack in the contest.
–The Mountaineers permitted five pressures, 4 hurries and 1 hit in the game.
–West Virginia averaged over 5 yards per carry in only two gaps with the one between center and left guard seeing one carry for 15 yards and the right tackle going 4 for 65 but that was aided by a 48-yard run by Greene.
DEFENSE:
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–On 39 passing dropbacks West Virginia blitzed 17 times allowing 9-14 passes to be completed for 58 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
–The Mountaineers defense recorded 7 sacks, the most since the 2017 season.
–West Virginia recorded two interceptions and both came in play-action situations. Overall, North Carolina was just 2-5 for 15 yards in those scenarios.
–The defense missed a total of 14 tackles.
–Beanie Bishop allowed all 7 of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed for 122 yards and a touchdown. Harrell threw for only a total of 199 yards.
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The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 28.
Winning Powerball numbers from March 28 drawing
11-42-43-59-61, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 28 drawing
15-29-30-32-35, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 05
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 28 drawing
0-7-1
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 28 drawing
2-7-3-5
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Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — At Virginia’s Associated Press (AP) Broadcasters awards on Saturday, 8News received seven awards, including three first-place awards. Our team was recognized for our coverage on the Waverly Two and special programs during Black History Month.
On Saturday, March 28, 8News attended the 2026 Virginia AP Broadcasters Award, which recognizes broadcast news operations in Virginia and West Virginia.
News anchor Deanna Allbrittin and Digital Producer Ryan Nadeau were honored for their continuous coverage of the Waverly Two, two men who were found not guilty but were still sentenced to life in prison.
We were also awarded first place in the Best Special Stream category for “Riverfront Rhythm” and Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for “What is Black?“, a special program during Black History Month from 8New’s Lindsey West.
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Additionally, MaryCatherine Price received second place for Best Daily Stream for her podcast, “The Rundown.” It is a podcast that gives viewers an inside look into the newsroom.
Our Taking Action team was also a finalist for Best Multi-Platform Story for our continuous coverage of “Homeowner Horrors” throughout Central Virginia. We were also a finalist for Best News Promo on the “Richmond Tax Delinquency.”
Lastly, our very own Nolan Knight earned second place for Best Sports Anchor for his groundbreaking coverage on local sports in Virginia. He was also recognized at the 2025 AP Broadcast Awards for his coverage of Virginia sports.
Players to watch in the 2026 Women’s NCAA March Madness Tournament
USAT’s Sam Cardona-Norberg and Meghan Hall give a few of their favorite players they will be keeping an eye on in the women’s March Madness tournament.
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The NCAA Women’s Tournament Sweet 16 round continues Saturday, March 28, with a matchup between No. 3-seed TCU and No. 10-seed Virginia at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
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The game tips off at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
No. 3 TCU is fresh from a nail-biting victory against No. 6-seed Washington in a final score, 62-59, during the Women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32 on March 22.
The Horned Frogs were led behind a near triple-double from senior guard Olivia Miles who posted 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Clara Silva chipped in with 16 points and eight rebounds for TCU. Taylor Bigby added 15.
No. 10 Virginia is still riding momentum from their second round upset, a win against No. 2-seed Iowa, 83-75, on March 23.
The Cavaliers were paced by junior guard Kymora Johnson, who posted a game-high 28 points. Johnson and senior guard Paris Clark provided the bulk of scoring for Virginia. Clark could hardly miss as she added 20, herself. She shot 70% from the field, including 3-of-4 from three.
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No. 10 Virginia will take on No. 3 TCU in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Saturday, March 28. Here’s how to watch the Women’s March Madness action.
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What time is the TCU vs. Virginia women’s Sweet 16 game?
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
The No. 3-seed TCU Horned Frogs will play the No. 10-seed Virginia Cavaliers in the NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 round at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) Saturday, March 28, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
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