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Odds and ends: Free-throw shooting, experience major factors in Charleston; shot clock discussion surfaces again

A look back at some key figures and memorable soundbites over the course of two state tournaments that featured 56 games in 10 days.

High School Sports
Class A Girls Basketball All-State List
Cameron's Ashlynn Van Tassell chosen captain, joined by teammate Kenzie Clutter on firs team.
March 19, 2024 - 1:12 am
WVU Sports
3 Guys Before The Game - Searching For Mr. Right (Episode 539)
What factors will determine how long the search lasts for WVU's new basketball coach?
March 18, 2024 - 3:05 pm
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Charleston's Osborne, Fairmont State's Anderson first recipients of MetroNews Joe Retton MEC Coaches of the Year
The Golden Eagles men's squad and Falcons' women's team garnered Mountain East Conference regular season and tournament titles, while both squads surpassed the 25-win mark for the season.
March 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm
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WVU heads to Iowa City as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potential matchup with Caitlin Clark awaits
WVU will face Princeton in the NCAA Tournament opener Saturday.
March 17, 2024 - 10:56 pm
Marshall Sports
'A night we won't forget': Marshall relishes experience on Selection Sunday
Thundering Herd will head to Blacksburg for first-round matchup with Virginia Tech.
March 17, 2024 - 10:44 pm
Marshall Sports
Marshall seeded 13th, draws Virginia Tech in NCAA Tournament
The Thundering Herd are set to appear in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 27 years.
March 17, 2024 - 9:20 pm
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Ohio State rolls past WVU, 26-11 in series finale
An 8-run sixth inning allowed the Buckeyes to take two out of three in the weekend series.
March 17, 2024 - 7:13 pm

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Wren Baker talks about the basketball coaching search
Baker spoke about the search on Friday's MetroNews Talkline and wouldn't put any timeline or number on candidates or direction other than to say he's focused on the future of WVU basketball
March 15, 2024 - 1:20 pm
WVU Sports
3 Guys Before The Game - The Search Begins (Episode 538)
Wren Baker looking for a defensive minded coach to take over the Mountaineers
March 14, 2024 - 3:12 pm
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Baker outlines next steps as WVU seeks a new men's basketball head coach
WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker met with the media hours after announcing Josh Eilert would not remain as head coach.
March 13, 2024 - 4:47 pm
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Megadonor Kendrick on Bob Huggins: 'His future with WVU sports is totally at an end'
Today, following a season helmed by interim Coach Josh Eilert, WVU announced a national search will commence. 
March 13, 2024 - 2:22 pm
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West Virginia announces search for new men's basketball coach
Interim head coach Josh Eilert will not return after guiding the Mountaineers to a 9-23 season.
March 13, 2024 - 9:46 am
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West Virginia squanders 16-point second-half lead in season-ending loss to Cincinnati
The Mountaineers led 64-48, before three players were assessed three separate technical fouls, helping propel the Bearcats to a come-from-behind win in which they scored 42 points over the final 11:45.
March 12, 2024 - 7:31 pm
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Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship Schedule
Play begins Tuesday and concludes Saturday in Kansas City.
March 10, 2024 - 2:56 pm
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WVU falls in final seconds to Kansas State in Big 12 Quarterfinals, 65-62
March 10, 2024 - 12:21 am
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Perseverance pays off: Irish break through late, claim Class AA state championship with 42-39 win over Bluefield
Charleston Catholic trailed for more than 27 minutes against the Beavers, but delivered late to finish on top one year after coming up just short.
March 16, 2024 - 11:10 pm
High School Sports
Better late than never: Elia's only basket helps Tug Valley top Tucker County 35-32 in Class A title game
Bryson Elia scored only two points, but accounted for the game-winning basket to help the Panthers claim their fourth state championship.
March 16, 2024 - 8:46 pm
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Young's late three-pointer lifts Morgantown to 35-32 overtime win against Spring Mills, third straight state championship
In a low-scoring affair, Mohigans' guard Sharron Young picked the perfect time for his only three-pointer and it made all the difference.
March 16, 2024 - 5:10 pm
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Tigers on top: Shady Spring outlasts Fairmont Senior 58-55 in overtime for Class AAA crown
Shady Spring made 9-of-10 free throws in overtime and overcame a 10-point deficit in the opening quarter for its second state championship in four seasons.
March 16, 2024 - 2:16 pm
High School Sports
Four title games to finish off high school basketball season
Morgantown and Fairmont Senior have an opportunity at three-peats, while there are sure to be new champions in Class AA and Class A.
March 16, 2024 - 1:44 am
High School Sports
Turner shines, Irish get past Ravenswood for spot in Class AA final
Jayallen Turner shot 10 for 13 and scored 30 points, while throwing down a dunk that led to a conventional three-point play in the fourth quarter and helped Charleston Catholic get to the finish line against the Red Devils.
March 15, 2024 - 11:56 pm
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Tug Valley's late dominance sends Panthers past East Hardy, 52-39
The Panthers had a decisive rebounding advantage and outscored the Cougars 14-4 in the fourth quarter.
March 15, 2024 - 10:19 pm
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Beavers wear down Maroon Knights, use strong fourth quarter to secure spot in Class AA final
Bluefield scored five points of a 14-second stretch in the fourth quarter to turn a three-point deficit into a lead the Beavers would never relinquish.
March 15, 2024 - 8:13 pm
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Marshall Sports

Marshall Sports
Marshall hoops preps for important offseason ahead
Dan D'Antoni has indicated he'd like to return. At 76, D'Antoni is the oldest Division I head coach.
March 17, 2024 - 2:45 pm
Marshall Sports
Marshall women's basketball coach reflects on win over JMU before heading to NCAA Tournament
Marshall coach Kim Caldwell discussed her team's success on Tuesday's MetroNews "Talkline."
March 12, 2024 - 12:41 pm
Marshall Sports
Big dance bound: Marshall outlasts James Madison in overtime for automatic berth into NCAA Tournament
Thundering Herd prevail in overtime, 95-92.
March 11, 2024 - 6:49 pm
Marshall Sports
Marshall overcomes sluggish first half, tops Old Dominion 76-70 for spot in Sun Belt title game
Thundering Herd to face James Madison in battle between league's top two seeds for automatic qualifying berth into NCAA Tournament.
March 10, 2024 - 11:48 pm
Marshall Sports
Marshall falls to James Madison, 81-64
Herd bow out of conference tournament in quarterfinal round.
March 9, 2024 - 11:22 pm
Marshall Sports
Marshall strives to play spoiler against James Madison
Coming off a quality showing in a win over Georgia State, Herd hopes to prolong its season against one of the Sun Belt's top teams.
March 9, 2024 - 12:58 pm
Marshall Sports
Herd make quick work of Appalachian State in 116-74 victory
Top seed Marshall advances to face No. 4 Old Dominion in a semifinal.
March 8, 2024 - 6:16 pm
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Marshall tops Georgia State 86-74 for first Sun Belt Tournament win
Thundering Herd advance to face No. 2 seed James Madison on Saturday night.
March 8, 2024 - 8:15 am
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