West Virginia Mountaineers
Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons

Jun. 18, 2020 01:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, left, talks to athletic director Barry Alvarez before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin announced Saturday, May 9, 2020, it is asking 25 of its highest-earning employees to volunteer for a 15% pay cut over the next six months. That group includes athletic director Barry Alvarez, football coach Paul Chryst and men's basketball coach Greg Gard. There won't be any reduction of work hours. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

West Virginia salary, athletic cuts to save $3 million

May. 08, 2020 04:21 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year in an effort to save the...

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) speaks to the media after a 75-72 win over Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. Bane was selected to the Associated Press All-Big 12 first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020.(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Kansas' Azubuike AP Big 12 player of year, Drew top coach

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2020 12:39 PM EDT

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

Kansas' Devon Dotson (1) celebrates after an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Big 12 tournament bracket set after 4-way tie for 3rd place

Mar. 07, 2020 11:52 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats No. 4 Baylor, denies Bears chance at league title

By John Raby Mar. 07, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Kansas senior center Udoka Azubuike carries the Big 12 regular-season championship trophy following the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor-West Virginia, KU-Texas Tech headline Big 12 weekend

By Dave Skretta Mar. 06, 2020 04:23 PM EST

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe, left, defends against a shot by Iowa State guard Terrence Lewis (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Culver, McBride lead West Virginia past Iowa State 77-71

By Rob Gray Mar. 03, 2020 11:43 PM EST

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) goes up court while defended by West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Doolittle has 19 points, Oklahoma beats No. 20 West Virginia

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 29, 2020 06:31 PM EST

Texas forward Kai Jones (22) scores against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jones, Ramey lead Texas past No. 20 West Virginia 67-57

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 24, 2020 09:27 PM EST

Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) knocks the ball away from West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns 2/24/2020

Feb. 24, 2020 07:50 PM EST

TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) is called for an offensive foul on West Virginia guard Jermaine Haley (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won in overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
TCU extends No. 17 West Virginia's Big 12 road woes, 67-60

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Kansas guard Devon Dotson celebrates after sinking a three-point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. Kansas defeated Iowa State 91-71. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
No. 1 Baylor welcomes No. 3 Kansas in Big 12 showdown

By Dave Skretta Feb. 20, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Yor Anei (14) goes to the basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Huggins ties Smith at 879 as No. 17 WVU beats Oklahoma State

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 18, 2020 10:10 PM EST

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr., right, drives around Baylor guard Jared Butler, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor tops No. 14 W Virginia 70-59, ties Big 12 mark

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 15, 2020 06:19 PM EST

Kansas coach Bill Self reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 3 Kansas scores final 9 points, beats No. 14 WVU 58-49

By John Raby Feb. 12, 2020 09:17 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 14 West Virginia faces tough week against 2 top-3 teams

By John Marshall Feb. 10, 2020 08:08 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver shoots the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Doolittle helps Oklahoma top No. 13 West Virginia 69-59

Feb. 08, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Baylor coach Scott Drew gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 1 Baylor just ahead of No. 3 Kansas at Big 12 midpoint

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 06, 2020 05:25 PM EST