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Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Aleksej Kostić (6) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The final batch of power rankings is in, and WVU has made a move up the list.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three pointer over BYU Cougars guard Aleksej Kostić (6) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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The final batch of power rankings is in, and WVU has made a move up the list.

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Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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A look at the Big 12 Conference tournament picture for the Mountaineers with two games remaining.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with fans after defeating the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Don't shut the door just yet on the Mountaineers' tournament chances.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) shoots against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Several encouraging signs from the Mountaineers on Saturday.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells from the sideline during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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WVU's future looks incredibly bright with Ross Hodge at the helm.

Feb 20, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Landing Ross Hodge has been a net positive for the Mountaineers.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) is interviewed after the game after defeating the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Answering this week's questions from West Virginia fans.

West Virginia University head coach Mark Kellogg giving instruction to guard Sydney Shaw.

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The Mountaineers are set to begin their postseason with a strong team.

West Virginia University guard Jordan Harrison

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It was a historic offensive day for the Mountaineers.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge watched a play from the sideline during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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The Mountaineers still have a chance to dance.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge argues a call during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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With last night's win, Ross Hodge ties the exact record Darian DeVries had this time a year ago.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge watched a play from the sideline during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum.

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West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge BYU postgame quick hits

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young yells from the sideline during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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West Virginia's top shooters didn't make shots, and the fact that they still won shocked BYU's head coach.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots a three point shot over BYU Cougars forward Khadim Mboup (7) during the first half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Some initial analysis after West Virginia's matchup against the BYU Cougars.

West Virginia University guard Honor Huff

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Roll out the carpet and greet the Mountaineers!

Feb 8, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) dribbles along the baseline against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) during the second half at Hope Coliseum.

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The West Virginia Mountaineers (16-12, 7-8) host the No. 19 BYU Cougars (20-8, 8-7) Saturday evening at Hope Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. EST and the

Jan 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells from the sideline during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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WVU's NCAA Tournament hopes are hanging on by a thread.

Jan 27, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) dribbles up the floor during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Imagesa

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Picking tonight's game between the Mountaineers and Cougars.

Jan 27, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) celebrates with fans after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Imagesa

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Getting you set for tonight's game between the Mountaineers and Cougars.

Jan 10, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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WVU enters tonight's game as a small home underdog.

Feb 24, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) dribbles during overtime against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Can West Virginia put an end to its three-game losing streak?

West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge

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Mountaineer fans voted on which WVU coach they have more confidence in.

Feb 24, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) dunks during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Breaking down the paths for West Virginia to go dancing this March.

West Virginia University guard Jordan Harrison

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The Mountaineers came out of the half firing after a slow first half.