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WVU Release WVU Women's Volleyball: West Virginia Defeats Colorado in Boulder

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) – The West Virginia University volleyball team (8-11, 2-6 Big 12) took down the Buffaloes, 3-1 on Wednesday night inside of the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The match marked the first meeting between Colorado and West Virginia.



The Mountaineers secured the win with scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-17.



WVU was led offensively by senior outside hitter Hailey Green, who tallied 20 kills while hitting .375 percent. Redshirt junior outside hitter Cassidy Tanton had yet another outstanding performance, adding her 10th double-double of the season with 15 kills and 11 digs. Tanton also tied a season high with three total blocks.



Sophomore middle blocker Maddy McGath was electric on all fronts, totaling 10 kills on a .588 clip while dropping down four total blocks.



Graduate student setter Lauren DeLo added the second double-double of the night, dishing 41 assists and 13 digs. Defensively, graduate student libero Sydney Reed and junior outside hitter Quincey Coyle collected 12 digs apiece.



In all, the Mountaineers bested Colorado with 58 kills and 56 digs. The squad also produced 11 service aces, setting the program’s record for most aces in a Big 12 match.



Tanton tied up the first set early with a kill, making the score one all. West Virginia proceeded with their first scoring run of the night, 4-0, making the score, 7-5. After an ace from Coyle, WVU led by as many as six points, 15-9. West Virginia controlled the rest of the set, using a late 3-0 run to hold of CU, 22-15. As Colorado attempted an offensive drive, before a block from McGath and Tanton would give WVU set one, 25-20.



A kill from DeLo would kick off set two, 1-0 for the Mountaineers. Colorado looked to respond, holding the lead until six straight West Virginia points tied the score at 17. It was a tight race for the set, as a pair of kills from McGath and Tanton would get WVU within one point, 24-23. Colorado persisted, taking the second set, 25-23.



West Virginia looked to lock down in the third set, as a pair of aces from Tanton let the Mountaineers lead early, 2-0. As Colorado attempted to take over, freshman outsider hitter Nina Svetina pushed the Mountaineers back on top with a pair of kills, 7-6. WVU never trailed again in the set, leading by four after two kills from Tanton, 13-9. The Mountaineers steamed ahead, using six straight points to take third set, 25-17.



The fourth and final set started off hot again for West Virginia, as a pair of kills from Green gave the Mountaineers an early 3-1 advantage. WVU dominated the set, as a 4-0 run would extend their lead,15-10 forcing a Colorado timeout. Green and Tanton chipped in a plethora of kills, as West Virginia led 24-17 at the match point. A block from McGath and junior middle blocker Laila Ibrahim secured the fourth and final set, 25-17 for West Virginia.



Next, WVU returns to Morgantown to face Texas Tech on Oct. 26. First serve is slated for noon ET, inside of the WVU Coliseum. Saturday’s match will serve as the team’s Halloween Spooktacular, with kids 12 and under in costume receiving free admission. The WVU Coliseum concourse will feature inflatables, balloon artists, face painting and candy bags. Fans are encouraged to stick around after the match for post-game autographs at the Gold Gate.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

WVU Release WVU Men's Soccer: Mountaineers Outlast Georgia State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 23, 2024) Despite enduring three hours of miscellaneous delays, the No. 6 West Virginia University men’s soccer team came away victorious over Georgia State, 2-1, Wednesday evening at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The Mountaineers improve to 10-1-3 and 5-0-1 in Sun Belt play while the Panthers fall to 3-7-4 and 0-4-2 in conference play.



Graduate student Sergio Ors Navarro and senior Max Trethewey each found the back of the net for West Virginia. For Ors Navarro, it was his team-leading 12th goal of the season while it was the first goal of Trethewey’s career in his 59th appearance for the Mountaineers.



Freshman Isaac Scheer, sophomore Constantinos Christou, and senior Carlos Hernando each collected assists on the night.



Overall, WVU outshot Georgia State, 15-5, including a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Mountaineers also had a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.



The game was delayed 1 hour, 45 minutes due to a light stanchion not working, but the Mountaineers came out swinging once things got underway, firing five shots in the first 20 minutes of action. In the 29th minute, WVU got on the board as Hernando sent a cross to Scheer, who laid the ball down for Ors Navarro. The Castellon, Spain native took a shot that got through the goalkeeper’s hands and the Mountaineers on the board.



In the 50th minute, Christou sent a ball across the box where Trethewey was waiting by the far post to slide and knock the ball into the net, scoring what proved to be the game winner.



The Panthers responded immediately, getting on the board just 50 seconds later.



After playing another 13 minutes, lightning approached the area, forcing an hour-long delay as rain poured down at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.



The Mountaineers had a couple of chances after the delay, including three shots by senior Otto Ollikainen, but could not find an insurance goal. The one-goal lead proved to be enough, however, as the WVU defense held Georgia State without a shot for the final 34 minutes of the contest.



West Virginia will hit the road for its next match on Sunday, Oct. 27 against James Madison with kickoff from Harrisonburg, Virginia set for 7 p.m. The Mountaineers could clinch a top two finish in the Sun Belt with a victory over the Dukes and secure one of the two hosting slots for the Sun Belt Tournament.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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WVU Release WVU Men's Soccer: Mountaineers Outlast Georgia State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 23, 2024) Despite enduring three hours of miscellaneous delays, the No. 6 West Virginia University men’s soccer team came away victorious over Georgia State, 2-1, Wednesday evening at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The Mountaineers improve to 10-1-3 and 5-0-1 in Sun Belt play while the Panthers fall to 3-7-4 and 0-4-2 in conference play.



Graduate student Sergio Ors Navarro and senior Max Trethewey each found the back of the net for West Virginia. For Ors Navarro, it was his team-leading 12th goal of the season while it was the first goal of Trethewey’s career in his 59th appearance for the Mountaineers.



Freshman Isaac Scheer, sophomore Constantinos Christou, and senior Carlos Hernando each collected assists on the night.



Overall, WVU outshot Georgia State, 15-5, including a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Mountaineers also had a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.



The game was delayed 1 hour, 45 minutes due to a light stanchion not working, but the Mountaineers came out swinging once things got underway, firing five shots in the first 20 minutes of action. In the 29th minute, WVU got on the board as Hernando sent a cross to Scheer, who laid the ball down for Ors Navarro. The Castellon, Spain native took a shot that got through the goalkeeper’s hands and the Mountaineers on the board.



In the 50th minute, Christou sent a ball across the box where Trethewey was waiting by the far post to slide and knock the ball into the net, scoring what proved to be the game winner.



The Panthers responded immediately, getting on the board just 50 seconds later.



After playing another 13 minutes, lightning approached the area, forcing an hour-long delay as rain poured down at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.



The Mountaineers had a couple of chances after the delay, including three shots by senior Otto Ollikainen, but could not find an insurance goal. The one-goal lead proved to be enough, however, as the WVU defense held Georgia State without a shot for the final 34 minutes of the contest.



West Virginia will hit the road for its next match on Sunday, Oct. 27 against James Madison with kickoff from Harrisonburg, Virginia set for 7 p.m. The Mountaineers could clinch a top two finish in the Sun Belt with a victory over the Dukes and secure one of the two hosting slots for the Sun Belt Tournament.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

WVU Release WVU Women's Volleyball: West Virginia Defeats Colorado in Boulder

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) – The West Virginia University volleyball team (8-11, 2-6 Big 12) took down the Buffaloes, 3-1 on Wednesday night inside of the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The match marked the first meeting between Colorado and West Virginia.



The Mountaineers secured the win with scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-17.



WVU was led offensively by senior outside hitter Hailey Green, who tallied 20 kills while hitting .375 percent. Redshirt junior outside hitter Cassidy Tanton had yet another outstanding performance, adding her 10th double-double of the season with 15 kills and 11 digs. Tanton also tied a season high with three total blocks.



Sophomore middle blocker Maddy McGath was electric on all fronts, totaling 10 kills on a .588 clip while dropping down four total blocks.



Graduate student setter Lauren DeLo added the second double-double of the night, dishing 41 assists and 13 digs. Defensively, graduate student libero Sydney Reed and junior outside hitter Quincey Coyle collected 12 digs apiece.



In all, the Mountaineers bested Colorado with 58 kills and 56 digs. The squad also produced 11 service aces, setting the program’s record for most aces in a Big 12 match.



Tanton tied up the first set early with a kill, making the score one all. West Virginia proceeded with their first scoring run of the night, 4-0, making the score, 7-5. After an ace from Coyle, WVU led by as many as six points, 15-9. West Virginia controlled the rest of the set, using a late 3-0 run to hold of CU, 22-15. As Colorado attempted an offensive drive, before a block from McGath and Tanton would give WVU set one, 25-20.



A kill from DeLo would kick off set two, 1-0 for the Mountaineers. Colorado looked to respond, holding the lead until six straight West Virginia points tied the score at 17. It was a tight race for the set, as a pair of kills from McGath and Tanton would get WVU within one point, 24-23. Colorado persisted, taking the second set, 25-23.



West Virginia looked to lock down in the third set, as a pair of aces from Tanton let the Mountaineers lead early, 2-0. As Colorado attempted to take over, freshman outsider hitter Nina Svetina pushed the Mountaineers back on top with a pair of kills, 7-6. WVU never trailed again in the set, leading by four after two kills from Tanton, 13-9. The Mountaineers steamed ahead, using six straight points to take third set, 25-17.



The fourth and final set started off hot again for West Virginia, as a pair of kills from Green gave the Mountaineers an early 3-1 advantage. WVU dominated the set, as a 4-0 run would extend their lead,15-10 forcing a Colorado timeout. Green and Tanton chipped in a plethora of kills, as West Virginia led 24-17 at the match point. A block from McGath and junior middle blocker Laila Ibrahim secured the fourth and final set, 25-17 for West Virginia.



Next, WVU returns to Morgantown to face Texas Tech on Oct. 26. First serve is slated for noon ET, inside of the WVU Coliseum. Saturday’s match will serve as the team’s Halloween Spooktacular, with kids 12 and under in costume receiving free admission. The WVU Coliseum concourse will feature inflatables, balloon artists, face painting and candy bags. Fans are encouraged to stick around after the match for post-game autographs at the Gold Gate.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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