Day: March 8, 2014 Archives


SaturdayMarch 8, 2014

Wiggins explodes for 41, but Staten enjoys heroic sendoff

Both Big 12 player of the year candidates were exceptional Saturday, and it's possible neither will be back next season.

Boys basketball sectional scores

A look at the statewide boys basketball sectional schedule and scores.

Listen: HS Basketball Roundup – Week 9

Listen to week nine of the MetroNews High School Basketball Roundup with Fred Persinger.

Self calls Jayhawks’ lack of motivation ‘bogus’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Though Kansas was a week removed from clinching the Big 12 title outright, coach Bill Self didn’t excuse Saturday’s slow start on a lack of motivation. “I think that’s kind of a bogus statement,” Self said after No. 8 Kansas trailed by 25 points in what tightened into a 92-86 loss at

Huggins says WVU is ‘going to have opportunities’ in Kansas City

Watch West Virginia's coach at his postgame news conference after Saturday's 92-86 win over Kansas.

No Embiid? That’s not Williams’ problem after 22-point game stuns KU

WVU freshman credits extra pregame preparation for Saturday's 8-of-10 shooting.

Boys basketball gallery: Spring Valley 67, Logan 58

​A look at Spring Valley's 67-58 win over Logan back on Thursday night in Class AAA boys basketball Region 4, Section 2 action.

FINAL: West Virginia topples No. 8 Kansas 92-86

Join Allan Taylor at the sold-out Coliseum where the Mountaineers upset the Jayhawks on a wild afternoon.

Boys basketball gallery: Chapmanville 48, Mingo Central 44

A look at Chapmanville's 48-44 win over Mingo Central from back on Wednesday in an elimination contest.

Mountaineer shooters invited to White House

Rifle team will become the first WVU sports team to visit the white house in celebration of a national championship

Baiting — the taboo subject

A legal and ethical discussion most hunters and lawmakers want to avoid

Access is major hurdle to elk plan in West Virginia

State wants to be careful not to repeat mistakes of the wild boar reintroduction of the 1970's

Hauler for Freedom Industries under investigation

DEP officials say they're looking into a suspected chemical leak at Diversified Services.