West Virginia
WV Emergency Management urges caution as heat wave approaches
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) is urging people to learn and practice heat safety as the first heat wave of the summer approaches.
While heat and heat-related illnesses can impact anyone, some groups such as infants, children and the elderly may need extra attention. WVEMD Director G.E. McCabe expressed the importance of paying attention and staying connected.
“West Virginia is facing a significant heat wave for this time of year,” said WVEMD Director G.E. McCabe. “It’s very important that we all take precautions to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our pets. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on your neighbors.”
Follow these tips from the WVEMD to stay healthy and cool:
- Stay Hydrated—Make sure to drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid drinks that have sugar, caffeine or alcohol. Sports drinks are also good to consume if you’re active and they replace salts and minerals.
- Keep Cool—Spend time in air-conditioned places. If you do not have air conditioning, use fans and take cool baths or showers. When outdoors, wear light-colored clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Pets, children and incapacitated adults should never be left in a parked car. If you observe this, call 911 immediately.
- Limit Time Outdoors—Try to schedule your outdoor time during the coolest parts of the day. In West Virginia, that usually means before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. During the hottest part of the day (between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.) sidewalks and playground equipment can become hot enough to burn children or pets.
- Recognize Heat-Related Illnesses—Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness and thirst. Heat stroke may involve a throbbing headache, confusion and reduced or absent sweating. Muscle pain and cramping are usually the symptoms that present themselves first. You should seek medical health if cramps last longer than one hour, and seek help immediately if you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion or stroke.
- Plan Ahead—You can stay prepared by creating an emergency kit that includes water and medications, and by monitoring local weather alerts and news updates.
The CDC offers a HeatRisk Dashboard which allows users to enter their zip code and receive information about the heat risk and air quality for the week in their area, in addition to tips to help you plan ahead. If you need help finding a cooling center, contact your county or local emergency management agency.
Further information can be found on the Ready WV website.
West Virginia football held their Senior Day Ceremony on Saturday ahead of their game against UCF.
The Mountaineers honored 29 seniors who walked and met head coach Neal Brown along with Athletic Director Wren Baker before running onto the field.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — — Ja’Naiya Quinerly had 19 points, Sydney Woodley scored 15 off the bench and No. 13 West Virginia posted a wire-to-wire 98-28 victory over Lafayette on Friday night.
Quinerly made 6 of 12 shots with four 3-pointers for the Mountaineers (6-0), who have yet to play a road game this season. She added five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Woodley hit 4 of 5 shots with two 3s and pitched in with five steals and four rebounds.
Kylee Blacksten finished with 13 points and six boards for West Virginia. Jordan Thomas contributed 11 points, five assists and four rebounds. Reserve Tirzah Moore scored 10.
Abby Antognoli had 11 points to lead the Leopards (1-4), who fell to 0-3 away from home. Antognoli made just 1 of 6 from 3-point range for Lafayette which shot 2 of 17 from distance.
Watson and Jordan Harrison made 3s in the first 27 seconds as West Virginia grabbed a quick two-possession lead. Quinerly made both of her 3s in the quarter to help the Mountaineers take a 22-8 lead.
Moore followed her two successful free throws with a 3-point play to spark an 11-0 run to begin the second period and West Virginia cruised from there. The Mountaineers led 45-15 at halftime and 78-19 at the end of the third.
West Virginia will host High Point on Friday.
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One of the best runners in college football will be featured when RJ Harvey and the UCF Knights (4-6) take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-5) on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Go to ESPNU to watch the Knights battle the Mountaineers.
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Learn more about the UCF Knights and the West Virginia Mountaineers.
How to Watch UCF vs. West Virginia
- When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
Read More About This Game
- UCF vs. West Virginia Predictions
UCF’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2024 | vs. New Hampshire | W 57-3 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Sam Houston | W 45-14 |
| 9/14/2024 | at TCU | W 35-34 |
| 9/28/2024 | vs. Colorado | L 48-21 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Florida | L 24-13 |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Cincinnati | L 19-13 |
| 10/19/2024 | at Iowa State | L 38-35 |
| 10/26/2024 | vs. BYU | L 37-24 |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Arizona | W 56-12 |
| 11/9/2024 | at Arizona State | L 35-31 |
| 11/23/2024 | at West Virginia | – |
| 11/29/2024 | vs. Utah | – |
UCF 2024 Stats & Insights
- UCF owns the 57th-ranked defense this season (355.4 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking eighth-best with a tally of 464.6 yards per game.
- UCF is averaging 201.8 passing yards per game offensively this year (93rd in the FBS), and is giving up 239.5 passing yards per game (96th) on the other side of the ball.
- The Knights rank 32nd in scoring offense (33.0 points per game) and 80th in scoring defense (26.4 points allowed per game) this season.
- The Knights rank 28th in run defense this year (115.9 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking second-best in the FBS with 262.8 rushing yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS (44.4% third-down conversion rate), UCF has had more success offensively, ranking 42nd in the FBS by posting a 43.3% third-down conversion rate.
- With 11 forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS), the Knights (-4) have the 95th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
UCF 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | RB | 1,328 YDS / 19 TD / 132.8 YPG / 6.8 YPC 15 REC / 229 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 22.9 REC YPG |
| K.J. Jefferson | QB | 1,012 YDS (59.3%) / 7 TD / 4 INT 193 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 27.6 RUSH YPG |
| Kobe Hudson | WR | 38 REC / 623 YDS / 3 TD / 62.3 YPG |
| Jacurri Brown | QB | 387 YDS (51.5%) / 1 TD / 4 INT 354 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 39.3 RUSH YPG |
| Deshawn Pace | LB | 43 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Quadric Bullard | DB | 48 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Nyjalik Kelly | DL | 36 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Daylan Dotson | DL | 23 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK |
West Virginia’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Penn State | L 34-12 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Albany | W 49-14 |
| 9/14/2024 | at Pittsburgh | L 38-34 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Kansas | W 32-28 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Oklahoma State | W 38-14 |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Iowa State | L 28-16 |
| 10/19/2024 | vs. Kansas State | L 45-18 |
| 10/26/2024 | at Arizona | W 31-26 |
| 11/9/2024 | at Cincinnati | W 31-24 |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Baylor | L 49-35 |
| 11/23/2024 | vs. UCF | – |
| 11/30/2024 | at Texas Tech | – |
West Virginia 2024 Stats & Insights
- West Virginia ranks 53rd with 400.8 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 99th with 400.8 total yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- West Virginia ranks 91st in passing yards per game (202.3), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 269.6 passing yards allowed per contest.
- The Mountaineers rank 53rd in the FBS with 29.6 points per game on offense, and they rank 102nd with 30.0 points given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Mountaineers’ run offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 24th-best in the FBS with 198.5 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are giving up 131.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 49th.
- West Virginia ranks 69th in third-down conversion rate (40.2%) on offense, but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with a 47.2% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Mountaineers sport a -5 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
West Virginia 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Greene | QB | 1,589 YDS (54.6%) / 11 TD / 9 INT 613 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 76.6 RUSH YPG |
| Jahiem White | RB | 639 YDS / 5 TD / 63.9 YPG / 5.5 YPC 12 REC / 94 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.4 REC YPG |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | 525 YDS / 7 TD / 52.5 YPG / 4.6 YPC 5 REC / 20 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 2.5 REC YPG |
| Traylon Ray | WR | 28 REC / 426 YDS / 4 TD / 42.6 YPG |
| Josiah Trotter | LB | 73 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| T.J. Jackson | DL | 33 TKL / 12.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Anthony Wilson | DB | 75 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Trey Lathan | LB | 50 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK |
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