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Beats’ picks: Will No. 2 Duke go to Littlejohn Coliseum and defeat Clemson?
No. 2 Duke will look for its 17th straight win on the road against a Clemson team tied for second in the ACC. Our beats predict what will happen in the marquee matchup:
Ranjan Jindal: Duke 73-70
I have been going back and forth on this pick all week because playing on the road in the ACC against such a veteran and well-coached team will be very difficult for Duke. I believe Tiger head coach Brad Brownell will have his roster ready after the loss against Georgia Tech. Player wise, I think Clemson needs center Viktor Lakhin to stay out of foul trouble, but someone to keep an eye on is Chauncey Wiggins, a 6-foot-10 40% 3-point shooter who can rise above anyone. I am watching two stats this game; Duke’s offensive rebounding percentage and Clemson’s 3-point percentage, because the Tigers struggle on the defensive glass but have shot the ball well all season (outside of the Tuesday night loss). The difference for me is Maliq Brown’s presence, and I think Duke’s defense can travel on the road. I see the Blue Devils getting out of Littlejohn Coliseum with a tight victory.
Dom Fenoglio: Duke 75-71
This is a tricky one for the Blue Devils, who will play without a significant size advantage for the first time in ACC competition. Ian Schieffelin, Wiggins and Lakhin all stand at least 6-foot-8, creating an imposing trio with options against Cooper Flagg. However, Clemson does not have an abundance of help behind them in the frontcourt, so I see Flagg and Kon Knueppel attacking the basket to generate fouls. In the backcourt, the Tigers’ chances will come down to the performance of likely All-ACC guard Chase Hunter. While I can see him having a big day on offense, I have a hard time imagining him stopping Sion James or Tyrese Proctor. In the end, I expect Duke to wear Clemson down in a physical battle that ends just slightly in the visitors’ favor.
Sophie Levenson: Duke 72-69
Clemson is going to be the tallest hurdle Duke has faced in conference play all season. I can very well see a reenactment of last year’s tension-filled matchup, where the Tigers kept even with the Blue Devils and only lost on last-second foul call. On top of the fact that Clemson looks so good this year, the hosts have a chip on their shoulders. Two of the reasons they look so good: Schieffelin and Hunter leading the group in their senior and graduate years, respectively. If there’s any singular advantage that the Tigers have over Duke, it’s these two. Hunter and Schieffelin have been running Clemson basketball for years; short of Proctor, the Blue Devils don’t have that level of continuity.
Abby DiSalvo: Duke 73-68
The Blue Devils’ win streak has to end eventually, but I just don’t see the Tigers pulling off this particular upset. It comes down to an apples-and-oranges battle of shooting and rebounds. Clemson boasts a couple weapons on the perimeter — including Wiggins, Hunter and Jake Heidbreder — whose 3-point prowess could force Duke into a tight game. The Tigers, however, have struggled when it comes to boards. They recently found themselves outrebounded 56-46 in a triple-overtime loss to Georgia Tech, and Duke’s proven ability to crash the boards could offer a big advantage in terms of possessions. Combined with a solid scoring defense, which the Blue Devils have already demonstrated, I think Duke takes the victory in an albeit tough road tilt.
Rodrigo Amare: Duke 75-66
The Tigers are arguably the best team Duke will face in conference play, and Littlejohn Coliseum may be the toughest road environment for the Blue Devils all season. Yet, even in a rowdy home environment, I don’t think Clemson is talented enough across the board to down this Duke squad. In theory, the emergence of Hunter as a legitimate ACC superstar should concern the Blue Devil faithful, but Duke has done a tremendous job stiffening talented backcourt players throughout this season. All-Americans Caleb Love and RJ Davis scored just eight and 12 points in losses to the Blue Devils. I expect Hunter to face similar difficulties against Duke’s elite defense, and the Tigers’ chances of an upset to come tumbling down with him.
Caleb Dudley: Duke 68-61
In my eyes, this is the toughest game Duke has played in 2025. Clemson is a top-tier ACC team, and the Blue Devils have to travel to its gym for a primetime matchup. However, I see two major factors working to Duke’s advantage. The Tigers should be more fatigued emotionally and physically than the away unit after a triple-overtime letdown against Georgia Tech, while the Blue Devils cruised to a road win at Syracuse. Duke also sports a major size advantage and should be able to draw a sizable number of fouls, the exact issue that cost Clemson in the loss to the Yellow Jackets. Does head coach Jon Scheyer play more of the two-big lineups to try and exploit this? Hunter will likely have a big game as his stock continues to rise, but I don’t think it will be enough as the win streak expands to 17.
Andrew Long: Duke 80-68
It feels wrong to pick Duke yet again — it’s an instinct from past years with worse Blue Devil teams and stronger ACC foes — but I can’t in good faith bet on anyone to beat them. The most encouraging sign from the midweek win at Syracuse is Duke’s ability to spread scoring across the rotation when Flagg isn’t hitting his shots, something I’d expect Brownell to try and replicate. With Brown in peak defensive form, Knueppel and Proctor improving their 3-point arms and Maluach cementing his spot as a lethal lob threat, this Blue Devil group has so many ways to score. I don’t foresee a sufficient Clemson game plan to stop it; I expect a tough outing at Littlejohn Coliseum, but one that never threatens to reach upset territory.
Rachael Kaplan: Clemson 77-74
Maybe I just have too much misplaced faith in the ACC that someone will be good enough to catch Duke on an off night and actually pull off the win, or maybe I think the Blue Devils’ undefeated conference record is a little too perfect to be true. This seems like the only game that might topple Goliath. Especially coming off that devastating triple-overtime loss, the Tigers will be on their A-game. Schieffelin, though only 6-foot-8, has been an incredibly efficient big man, ranking second in the ACC in rebounds. Hunter is as big a threat as anyone on the perimeter. He has had a subpar last two shooting games, going 4-for-15 from downtown, so he is bound to rebound. The Tigers are on their home turf, and have the talent and experience to upset Duke.
Season records
Jindal: 7-0
Fenoglio: 7-0
Levenson: 5-2
Dudley: 5-2
DiSalvo: 5-2
Amare: 5-2
Long: 5-2
Kaplan: 4-3
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Rachael Kaplan
| Sports Managing EditorRachael Kaplan is a Trinity senior and a senior editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Dom Fenoglio
| Sports Managing EditorDom Fenoglio is a Trinity junior and a sports managing editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Ranjan Jindal
| Sports EditorRanjan Jindal is a Trinity junior and sports editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Sophie Levenson
| Sports Managing EditorSophie Levenson is a Trinity junior and a sports managing editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Rodrigo AmareRodrigo Amare is a Trinity sophomore and assistant Blue Zone editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Abby DiSalvoAbby DiSalvo is a Trinity sophomore and assistant Blue Zone editor of The Chronicle’s 120th volume.
Andrew Long
| Recruitment/Social ChairAndrew Long is a Trinity senior and recruitment/social chair of The Chronicle’s 120th volume. He was previously sports editor for Volume 119.
As we head into another exciting week of college basketball, all eyes are on the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils as they prepare to take on the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum. Duke has been on a tear this season, boasting an impressive record and showcasing their talent on the court.But the question remains: can they continue their winning streak against a tough Clemson team on the road? In my opinion, the answer is yes. Duke has proven time and time again that they have what it takes to come out on top in challenging matchups, and I believe they will do just that against Clemson.
With a roster stacked with talent and a legendary coach in Mike Krzyzewski leading the way, Duke is a force to be reckoned with. They have the skill, the experience, and the determination to come out victorious in this game.
So, mark my words: Duke will go into Littlejohn Coliseum and come out with a hard-fought victory over Clemson. Be sure to tune in and watch as the Blue Devils continue their dominance on the court. #GoDuke
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Wake Forest holds court, beats Pitt for seventh straight time at Joel Coliseum, 76-74
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Ty-Laur Johnson converted six straight free throws in the final 22 seconds and Wake Forest held off Pittsburgh 76-74 on Saturday for its seventh consecutive home-court win over the Panthers.
Pitt came into the game having beaten the Demon Deacons in three of the last four meetings, including an ACC tournament win that ended Wake Forest’s season. But the Panthers have not won at Lawrence Joel Coliseum since joining the ACC for the 2013-14 season.
Pitt (14-7, 5-5) held a 36-34 lead at the break and Damian Dunn drilled a 3 to start the second half for a 39-34 lead. The Demon Deacons (16-6, 8-3) answered with an 11-0 run that featured two 3-pointers by Johnson and another from Cameron Hildreth off a Johnson feed. Ishmael Leggett’s two free throws at 2:22 pulled Pitt even at 65 but Hunter Sallis drilled a 3 and Johnson found Hildreth for a fastbreak layup for a five-point lead with under a minute left. Johnson then held off the Panthers from the line.
Hildreth hit 7 of 12 shots, was 3 for 3 from deep and made 7 of 7 from the line to lead Wake Forest with 24 points while dishing four assists. Johnson was 8 for 8 from the line and finished with 16 points and Sallis added 13. The Deacons came into the game shooting 28% from behind the arc but hit 8 of 19 (42.1%).
Dunn hit three 3-pointers and finished with 24 points to lead the Panthers, who shot 20 for 20 from the free throw line. Leggett scored had 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Jaland Lowe added 14 points with five boards.
Wake Forest plays at Stanford on Wednesday. Pitt hosts Virginia on Monday.
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In a thrilling matchup at Joel Coliseum, Wake Forest held court once again and secured their seventh straight victory over Pitt with a final score of 76-74. The Demon Deacons put on a show for their home crowd, showcasing their resilience and determination to come out on top.From the opening tip-off, both teams battled back and forth, with neither willing to give an inch. Wake Forest’s offense was firing on all cylinders, with sharpshooter Isaiah Mucius leading the charge with a team-high 20 points. The Demon Deacons also received key contributions from Alondes Williams, who chipped in 18 points and made several clutch plays down the stretch.
Pitt, however, refused to go down without a fight. Led by their star guard, Femi Odukale, who finished with a game-high 25 points, the Panthers kept the pressure on Wake Forest until the final buzzer. Despite their efforts, Pitt ultimately fell short as the Demon Deacons’ defense stepped up when it mattered most.
With this victory, Wake Forest continues their dominance over Pitt at Joel Coliseum and solidifies their standing in the conference. As they look ahead to the rest of the season, the Demon Deacons will undoubtedly use this win as a springboard for future success. Congratulations to Wake Forest on a well-deserved victory! #GoDeacs #ACCbasketball
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Getafe-Sevilla. Continuidad de Gª Pimienta en el once en el Coliseum
Busca el Sevilla sumar tres puntos para intentar acercarse a los puestos europeos. Pero la visita que tendrán que afrontar hoy los hispalenses no se antoja nada sencilla.
El cuadro de García Pimienta viaja al Coliseum Alfonso Pérez para medirse al Getafe CF. Un cuadro azulón que llega lanzado de moral tras su victoria en Anoeta la pasada semana y que buscará repetir en casa en un choque que ya tiene once.
En el Sevilla, la continuidad es la clave del once de García Pimienta. Un once al que regresa Carmona y en el que Isaac también será de la partida.
Por su parte, el Getafe CF saldrá de esta manera.
Todo preparado en el Coliseum para que ruede el balón.
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El partido entre Getafe y Sevilla será clave para la continuidad de Gª Pimienta en el once titular en el Coliseum. El entrenador ha demostrado su valía en los últimos encuentros, logrando resultados positivos y dando un nuevo aire al equipo.La afición está ilusionada con el rendimiento del equipo bajo la dirección de Gª Pimienta y espera que pueda mantener esa buena racha ante un rival tan complicado como el Sevilla. El Coliseum será testigo de un partido emocionante en el que ambos equipos buscarán sumar tres puntos importantes en la lucha por sus objetivos en la temporada.
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#GetafeSevilla #Continuidad #Gª #Pimienta #ColiseumSurging Cougars to Visit WVU Coliseum on Wednesday Night
Tale of the Tape 
Points Per Game 76.7 71.2
Scoring Margin +21.1 +6.8
Field Goal Percentage .459 .423
OPP Field Goal Percentage .360 .401
3-PT Field Goal Percentage .395 .330
Opp 3-PT Field Goal Percentage .302 .285
Free Throw Percentage .722 .757
Rebounds Per Game 38.2 34.6
Assists Per Game 13.4 13.5
Turnovers Per Game 8.7 10.7
Steals Per Game 8.5 8.1
Blocks Per Game 5.5 4.7
Streak W12 L2
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will try and snap its first losing streak of the Darian DeVries era on Wednesday night against one of the hottest teams in the country.
The Mountaineers, losers of two straight to Arizona State and Kansas State, will try and right things against a surging 16-3 Houston team that is ranked sixth in this week’s polls and has won 12 straight games following last Saturday’s 92-86 double-overtime victory at Kansas.
Among Houston’s recent wins is a 70-54 triumph against West Virginia in its arena on Jan. 15.
In that game, Houston sent multiple defenders at Mountaineer guard Javon Small after he scored nine early points, which led to Amani Hansberry contributing a team-best 16, including 12 in a row during one point in the second half. The Mountaineers actually had it to a one-possession game with 12:36 remaining before going ice cold.
Frigid 3-point shooting has also plagued West Virginia in its recent two-game slide.
WVU connected on only 19% of its 21 tries from behind the arc in a 73-60 loss at Kansas State last Saturday, four days after misfiring on 25 of its 29 triples in a 65-57 home defeat to Arizona State.
That’s eight for the last 50 from behind the 3-point line, but DeVries maintains his bigger concern is a defense that allowed Kansas State to score on nearly 56% of its offensive possessions one game after allowing Arizona State to grab 14 offensive rebounds and hold a commanding 46-to-28 advantage on the glass.
Those are things his team managed to avoid up through its 64-57 upset victory over then-second-ranked Iowa State on Jan. 18.
“We had a bad week of shooting, for sure, but it ultimately is still about our defense,” DeVries noted. “On both of those nights, when we didn’t shoot it well, our defense wasn’t what it has been either. Our main issue was those breakdowns defensively, and when we weren’t shooting well, we couldn’t keep up, and that hurt us in both of those.”
Small was terrific against the Cyclones, scoring a game-high 27 points while grabbing seven rebounds, handing out five assists and making four steals. Since then, teams have made stopping him their primary focus while taking their chances with other players with open shots.
“For us, it’s about getting him off the ball some,” DeVries said. “We still need him with the ball in his hands making plays, but they are going to bring two guys to the ball when he has it. Now the one side to that is we have a numbers game on the backside of that. If we get it out of there, which we have, that’s where some of those 3-point opportunities come. You make that one extra pass then you are shooting a wide-open 3, and then it’s a matter of making them.
“And we’re going to do that,” he added. “We didn’t last week, but I have all of the confidence in the world that we will make those shots more than we won’t.”
In both losses, West Virginia (13-6 overall and 4-4 in Big 12 play) dug itself an early hole it couldn’t climb out of, including a 19-2 deficit to begin at Kansas State.
Despite the heavy level of attention, Small was still West Virginia’s leading scorer in both games, including 22 against Kansas State.
“We can’t put it all on Javon,” DeVries pointed out. “We’ve got to continue to get that second scorer and that third scorer on most nights.”
Houston, meanwhile, is getting balanced production across the board. Forward J’Wan Roberts tallied 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and guard LJ Cryer connected on half of his 10 3-point tries for 18 points the first time these two teams met in Houston.
Last Saturday at Kansas, Roberts hit for 24, while grabbing nine rebounds and handing out five assists.
Cryer was held in check, which opened things up for 6-foot-4 guard Milos Uzan, who just missed a triple-double with 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to earn Big 12 Player of the Week honors.
Giving the Cougars a big boost off the bench was 6-foot-1 guard Mylik Wilson, a non-factor in the West Virginia win but a big factor against the Jayhawks. He finished with 18 points on eight-of-11 shooting, including a pair of triples.
Houston’s guards, Cryer, Uzan, Wilson and Emanual Sharp, are basically interchangeable, just like its 6-foot-8 bigs, Roberts, Joseph Tugler and Ja’Vier Francis.
Throw in 6-foot-8 wing Terrance Arceneaux, averaging 8.2 points per game, and you are looking at one of the best eight-man rotations in the country right now.
“Across the board, both offensively and defensively, they have great versatility,” DeVries said. “Then, they go to the bench, and they have another guy who comes in at 6-foot-8 or 6-foot-9 who can run, jump, shoot or whatever it may be.
“They all complement each other really well in the way they play. They can come out and trap a ball screen and really blitz it and be aggressive and get into rotations, or they can just come out and switch it, and they’re fine with that either way,” DeVries continued. “On the offensive end, same type of deal. Their three guards each shoot it at a high, high level, and then they can post it with Roberts, or they bring in offensive rebounders, which is why they are where they are right now.”
Houston’s balanced attack ranges from Cryer’s team-leading 13.5 points per game down to Francis’ 5.4 points per contest coming off the bench. Sharp (13.4 ppg.) and Roberts (11.3 ppg.) are also averaging double figures.
The Cougars have yet to lose in eight Big 12 outings, including comfortable victories over BYU, TCU, Kansas State, West Virginia and Utah.
Wednesday night will be Houston’s first-ever visit to the WVU Coliseum.
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN+ (Eric Rothman and Tim Welsh).
Mountaineer Sports Network radio coverage with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and studio host David Kahn will get things started at 6 p.m. on stations throughout West Virginia, online via WVUsports.com and the popular Varsity Network and WVU Gameday apps.
Tickets remain and can be purchased through the Mountaineer Ticket Office by logging on to WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800-WVU-GAME.
Get ready Mountaineer fans, because the surging Cougars are coming to town! The BYU men’s basketball team will be facing off against West Virginia University in what is sure to be an intense matchup at the WVU Coliseum on Wednesday night.BYU has been on a hot streak lately, winning their last five games and climbing up the rankings. Led by standout players like Alex Barcello and Caleb Lohner, the Cougars have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with.
Meanwhile, the Mountaineers will be looking to defend their home court and come out on top against BYU. With a talented roster featuring players like Taz Sherman and Derek Culver, WVU has the skills and determination to give the Cougars a run for their money.
So mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting night of basketball as the surging Cougars take on the Mountaineers at the WVU Coliseum. It’s sure to be a game you won’t want to miss!
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Mountaineers, Wildcats to Meet Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum
Tale of the Tape 
Points Per Game 72.6 71.8
Scoring Margin +0.8 +7.9
Field Goal Percentage .450 .427
OPP Field Goal Percentage .446 .397
3-PT Field Goal Percentage .336 .336
OPP 3-PT Field Goal Percentage .364 .282
Free Throw Percentage .679 .757
Rebounds Per Game 33.3 34.5
Assists Per Game 13.5 13.5
Turnovers Per Game 12.1 10.8
Steals Per Game 7.2 8.1
Blocks Per Game 3.4 4.8
Streak L6 L1
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will be in a similar situation to Tuesday night when it lost 65-57 to Arizona State this Saturday when it plays at Kansas State.
The Sun Devils were looking to snap a four-game losing streak and did so at the expense of the 23rd-ranked Mountaineers, coming off an impressive 64-57 victory over second-ranked Iowa State three days prior.
On Saturday evening in Manhattan, Kansas, West Virginia will be facing equally desperate Kansas State, losers of six straight Big 12 games after tipping off conference play with a 70-67 home victory over Cincinnati back on Dec. 30.
That means the entire month of January has been losses for third-year coach Jerome Tang, whose record has gone from 26-10 his first year, to 19-15 last year to 7-11 so far this season.
The Wildcats’ recent skid has included a one-point road defeat at TCU, a four-point home loss to Texas Tech and most recently, an eight-point loss at Baylor where Tang once served as Scott Drew’s No. 1 assistant.
West Virginia coach Darian DeVries, recently the recipient of the Jim Phelan “Mid-Season” Award, presented to college basketball’s top Division I head coach, believes Kansas State has been making strides with its lineup full of transfer portal additions.
Despite Tang now being in year three at Kansas State, all five Wildcat starters began their college careers at other schools.
“They’ve been competitive in a lot of their games; they just haven’t gotten a lot of them in the win column the way they would like,” DeVries said.
And just like Arizona State, Kansas State will present plenty of challenges with their size up front. Leading scorer David N’Guessan, a 6-foot-9 former Virginia Tech transfer, averages 12.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, but DeVries said everything K-State does offensive runs through 6-foot-10 senior Coleman Hawkins, an Illinois important.
Hawkins averages 10.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and has handed out a team-leading 79 assists.
“There are some things that are unique to them, and a lot of it is because of Coleman Hawkins,” DeVries noted. “They play a lot through him and he’s kind of that point-forward for them as sort of their facilitator. They will play him in the post or out in space, and he will put you in some difficult spots on what you want to do with his ball screens.”
The conundrum, as DeVries sees it, is do you double Hawkins, or do you take your chances by playing him one-on-one because he’s such an outstanding passer who has also made 21 threes?
It’s sort of a pick-your-poison proposition.
“If you are going to play him one-on-one, he’s a guy that can back you down or get you to a spot,” DeVries explained. “But if you bring (extra) people he’s a very willing passer and he’s very unselfish in that way.”
Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen is second on the team in scoring, averaging 11.9 points per game.
Arizona State’s size was a big issue for West Virginia in last Tuesday night’s loss. The Sun Devils outrebounded 46 to 28, including one stretch midway through the second half when WVU’s only two boards were credited as team rebounds.
Most of WVU’s offense came in transition off Arizona State turnovers, and when that dried up in the second half, the Mountaineers struggled offensively. West Virginia shot just 31% overall and missed 25 of its 29 three-point attempts. Had the Mountaineers misfired on just 22 of those threes, that would have been enough to defeat Arizona State.
Partly to blame was a flu bug that impacted some of the players, including guard Sincere Harris, not to mention a difficult stretch that saw the team play five games in nine days, two of which were in Boulder, Colorado, and Houston, Texas.
DeVries said his guys are now beyond the virus and is hopeful they can find their legs again when it meets Kansas State on Saturday night. He wants his team getting back to playing the tough, aggressive defense that has led to 13 victories, including three over top 10-ranked teams.
“It certainly let us down in the second half the other night, and that’s something we just can’t let afford to have happen,” he said. “For us, it’s always going to be about our defense and our ability to make things difficult for opposing offenses.”
Guard Javon Small, the Big 12’s leading scorer averaging 19.5 points per game, led the Mountaineers with 14 points against Arizona State earlier this week, but he saw a wave of defenders and finished the night just 2-of-11 from the floor, including 0-for-8 from three.
West Virginia, 13-5 overall and 4-3 in Big 12 play, is currently tied with Baylor in sixth place in the conference standings.
Houston (7-0), Iowa State and Arizona (6-1), and Kansas and Texas Tech (5-2) are above them.
Kansas State is one spot above winless Colorado at the bottom of the league standings.
The Wildcats won both meetings last year, including a 94-90 overtime decision in Manhattan. WVU’s four wins in Bramlage Coliseum have come in 2021, 2018, 2016 ad 2015. Overall, the Mountaineers are just 4-8 in the facility.
Saturday’s game will tip off at 6 p.m. and will be televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network (Jordan Kent and Mike O’Donnell).
Mountaineer Sports Network radio coverage with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and studio host David Kahn begins at 5 p.m. on stations throughout West Virginia, online via WVUsports.com and the Varsity Network and WVU Gameday apps.
Exciting matchup alert! The Mountaineers are set to take on the Wildcats this Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Both teams are coming off strong performances and are looking to secure a crucial victory in this matchup.Mountaineers fans are ready to cheer on their team as they face off against the Wildcats on their home court. With a talented roster and a strong defense, the Mountaineers are poised to give the Wildcats a run for their money.
On the other hand, the Wildcats are known for their high-scoring offense and relentless defense. With a home court advantage and a passionate fan base, they will be looking to defend their turf and come out on top in this showdown.
Don’t miss out on this exciting matchup between two top teams in college basketball. Grab your tickets and join us at Bramlage Coliseum this Saturday to witness all the action live! It’s sure to be a game you won’t want to miss. #Mountaineers #Wildcats #CollegeBasketball #BramlageColiseum
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Arizona State to Make First Coliseum Visit on Tuesday Night
Tale of the Tape 
Points Per Game 75.7 72.6
Scoring Margin +3.0 +8.8
Field Goal Percentage .449 .434
OPP Field Goal Percentage .418 .392
3-PT Field Goal Percentage .371 .348
OPP 3-PT Field Goal Percentage .313 .281
Free Throw Percentage .711 .751
Rebounds Per Game 36.1 34.9
Assists Per Game 13.8 13.6
Turnovers Per Game 13.3 11.1
Steals Per Game 5.8 7.9
Blocks Per Game 5.3 4.9
Streak L4 W1
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia continues its two-game Big 12 homestand with a Tuesday night matchup against Arizona State that will be televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network.
The Sun Devils (10-7 overall and 1-5 in Big 12 play) are on the backend of an East Coast swing that saw them drop a 67-60 decision at Cincinnati last Saturday afternoon.
In that game, the Bearcats jumped out to 36-22 halftime lead and led by 17 early the second half before the Sun Devils rallied. Five-star freshman forward Jayden Quaintance, a former Kentucky recruit, pulled Arizona State to within four on a dunk, but the Sun Devils could get no closer. Quaintance led Arizona State in the game with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Quaintance, a 6-foot-9 forward, is one of four current Arizona State players averaging double figures at 10.1 points per game. He is also the team’s top rebounder pulling down 8.6 boards per contest.
Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman, a 6-foot-6 senior guard, is leading the Sun Devils in scoring with an average of 13.2 points per game. He is shooting 35.1% from 3-point range and contributed 12 in last Saturday’s loss at Cincinnati.
Coach Bobby Hurley is also getting 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game from Ball State transfer Basheer Jihad, a 6-foot-9 senior forward.
Missouri State transfer Alston Mason is also contributing double digits in the scoring column with a 12 points-per-game average. He had 13 against the Bearcats.
Hurley has been playing without five-star freshman guard Joson Sanon, who suffered an undisclosed lower body injury in the BYU loss and is out indefinitely. Sanon was Arizona State’s top bench performer averaging 12.8 points per game and has missed the last five games, including the conference opener against Colorado, an 81-61 Arizona State victory.
Arizona State’ starting five of Quaintance (39 minutes), Mason (40 minutes), Freeman (36 minutes), Basher (33 minutes) and 6-foot-3 senior guard Adam Miller (36 minutes) played nearly the entire game against Cincinnati.
Amier Ali, a 6-foot-8 freshman, played nine minutes off the bench, while Shawn Phillips Sr., a 7-foot junior center from Dayton, Ohio, logged seven minutes.
Arizona State has dropped four-straight since the Colorado win, including a 72-66 overtime home loss to Baylor on Jan. 11.
West Virginia, meanwhile, is coming off one of the better home performances in school history last Saturday evening when it knocked off second-ranked Iowa State 64-57. Guard Javon Small scored a game-high 27 points, including 12 in a row at one point down the stretch, to give coach Darian DeVries‘ Mountaineers their third top-10-ranked win of the season, and their fourth against a ranked team.
“It’s obviously a big win for us and our program,” DeVries said afterward. “I think the world of Iowa State. I think they’re one of the best teams in the country and they have a chance to play on that last day.
“I was really proud of our team for its fight tonight on a night when both teams couldn’t get a lot going offensively,” he added.
Small enters Tuesday night’s game averaging a Big 12-best 19.8 points per game, which puts him in the top 25 among all NCAA scorers.
Small’s stat line against the Cyclones included seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in a wonderful all-around performance.
Amani Hansberry, who scored a team-best 16 points coming off the bench in the Houston loss, contributed all 12 of his points against Iowa State from behind the 3-point arc. Hansberry is averaging 10.2 points per contest.
The Mountaineer defense limited the Cyclones to just 43.9% shooting, including 1 of 17 from 3-point distance. WVU also made 14 steals, which directly led to 13 points.
West Virginia, like Arizona State, has reduced depth with key transfer Tucker DeVries missing his ninth-straight game with an undisclosed upper body injury.
Freshman guard Jonathan Powell (9.2 ppg.) and senior guard Joseph Yesufu (4.8 ppg.) have picked up some of the slack, as has freshman guard KJ Tenner (3.3 ppg.).
The Mountaineers’ starting lineup against Iowa State featured Small, Powell, 6-foot-8 senior forward Toby Okani, 6-foot-11 center Eduardo Andre and 6-foot-4 guard Sencire Harris. That’s the same lineup DeVries has used since upsetting seventh-ranked Kansas 62-21 in Lawrence.
West Virginia (13-4, 4-2) remains No. 30 in this week’s NET Rankings while Arizona State checks in at No. 64. WVU also returned to the Associated Press Top 25 rankings on Monday at No. 23.
Tuesday night’s game will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools and the contest will tip off at 9 p.m. Mountaineer Sports Network radio coverage with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and studio host David Kahn begins at 8 p.m. on stations throughout West Virginia, online via WVUsports.com and the Varsity Network and WVU Gameday apps.
Despite a frigid forecast and a late tip time on a weeknight, DeVries is hopeful to have another strong turnout against Arizona State.
“There are some tough places to play in the Big 12 and we want our place to be one of them,” he said. “I felt like it was (against Iowa State), and the crowd did their part.”
Tickets are still available and can be purchased through the Mountaineer Ticket Office by logging on to WVUGAME.com.
The Arizona State Sun Devils will be making their first visit to the Coliseum on Tuesday night to take on the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated matchup. This will be the first time the Sun Devils have played at the historic stadium, adding an extra level of excitement to the game.Fans are eager to see how Arizona State will perform in the iconic venue, known for its rich history and passionate fan base. The Sun Devils will be looking to make a statement and secure a win against the Trojans on their home turf.
Be sure to tune in on Tuesday night to catch all the action as Arizona State makes their Coliseum debut. It’s sure to be a game you won’t want to miss! #ASUvsUSC #ColiseumDebut #GoSunDevils
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State Fair admission price to go up to help pay for Coliseum renovation
It’s the first significant upgrade to the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum since the building opened in 1951.
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The cost of admission for the Great Minnesota Get-Together will increase this summer to help pay for a multi-million renovation on the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, according to fair officials.
The Minnesota State Fair announced that the price of admission will go up $2 this summer to help pay for the Coliseum’s first significant upgrade since it opened in 1951. The decision was approved at the 166th Minnesota State Agricultural Society meeting, which wrapped up Sunday in Bloomington.
According to a release, the project, which will cost an estimated $22 million, will include replacing the roof, modernizing mechanical and electrical systems, installing new seats, expanding bathroom capacity, renovating entryways, and improving lighting, ventilation, and accessibility.
“Our goal is to exceed the expectations that guests and fair participants have for an exceptional experience in well-maintained facilities,” said State Fair CEO Renee Alexander in a news release. “Delivering on this while ensuring the sustainability of our operations requires increased investment and financial stewardship.”
The renovation at the Coliseum, which hosts livestock and horse competitions, is expected to be complete in 2026. Another $6.2 million will be used for other “upkeep and capital” projects.
“We consciously did not raise ticket and parking prices last year because we know that Minnesotans’ budgets are tight,” Alexander said. “We encourage our guests to take advantage of the many ways to save on admission — such as buying pre-fair discount tickets — as nearly 60 percent of our guests did in 2024.”
The price of admission this summer will be:
- Pre pre-fair (Now through Jan. 26): $15
- Pre-fair (All ages, Jan. 27-Aug. 20): $17
- Regular fair-time
- Adults (Ages 13-64): $20
- Seniors (Ages 65+): $18
- Kids (Ages 5-12): $18
- Children (Ages 4 and under): Free
On-site parking will increase to $25 this summer—$5 more than in 2024—but fair-sponsored park-and-ride services will remain free.
“We do not take lightly the decision to increase prices, and every dollar earned is reinvested into ensuring the State Fair remains a premier experience and one of the best values you’ll find for any event,” said Alexander.
Attention Fairgoers!Starting next year, the admission price for the State Fair will be increasing to help fund the much-needed renovation of the Coliseum. This decision was made in order to ensure that our beloved fairgrounds continue to thrive and provide a top-notch experience for all visitors.
While we understand that no one likes to see prices go up, we believe that this investment will benefit the community as a whole and preserve the historic Coliseum for generations to come. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work towards making the State Fair an even better place for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you for your continued patronage and we look forward to seeing you at the fair next year!
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#State #Fair #admission #price #pay #Coliseum #renovationMountaineers to Battle No. 2 Iowa State Saturday at the Coliseum
Tale of the Tape 
Points Per Game 85.4 73.2
Scoring Margin +20.1 +8.9
Field Goal Percentage .495 .436
OPP Field Goal Percentage .407 .389
3-PT Field Goal Percentage .357 .349
Opp 3-PT Field Goal Percentage .319 .292
Free Throw Percentage .748 .749
Rebounds Per Game 37.3 35.3
Assists Per Game 16.8 13.9
Turnovers Per Game 10.1 11.2
Steals Per Game 9.9 7.5
Blocks Per Game 3.7 5.1
Streak W12 L1
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – What Darian DeVries has seen so far on tape of Iowa State has led him to conclude that the second-ranked Cyclones are equipped to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa State (15-1 overall and 5-0 in Big 12 play) has brought some really good teams to the WVU Coliseum through the years. Former coach Fred Hoiberg had Iowa State ranked 11th in the country when it came to Morgantown in 2014, and the Cyclones won the Big 12 Tournament that year.
Iowa State also had Big 12 Tournament championship teams in 2015, 2017, 2019 and last season, but this one could be the best of them all.
“I think they’re championship-level good,” said DeVries, a recent recipient of the Jim Phelan Award Mid-Season Honor as its top college basketball coach for his team’s surprising success so far. “They’re a team that when they get in the tournament, has a chance to win it all.”
Since coach T.J. Otzelberger took over in Ames four years ago, his teams have been known for their toughness and stingy play on defensive end of the floor. What makes this one so unique is it is also one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country.
Just about every statistical category is highlighter-worthy, from points per game (85.4), to margin of victory (+20.1), to field goal percentage (49.5%), to assists per game (16.8) to steals per game (9.9).Opponents are shooting just 40.7% overall and 31.9% from 3-point distance, typical numbers we’re used to seeing from Iowa State.
The Cyclones’ best scorer, 6-foot-4 senior guard Curtis Jones, is averaging 17.8 points per game, even though he’s only started two of 16 games, the most recent coming in Wednesday’s win over ninth-ranked Kansas.
“I was hoping (the media) could come up with a weakness for them today,” DeVries joked. “They were really good last year, but I think the component that they’ve improved the most is on the offensive side. Their bigs can really pass. They play well off one another, and I think that’s really complemented their guards from a year ago.
“They were great defensively last year. They are great defensively this year, and now they can score off it, which makes them even more of a challenge to try to beat.”
Keshon Gilbert, also a 6-foot-4 guard, is averaging 15.5 points per game and Joshua Jefferson, a 6-foot-9, 240-pound junior forward, is contributing 11.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per contest.
The remainder of Otzelberger’s starting five consists of 6-foot-1 junior guard Tamin Lipsey, averaging 10.4 points per game, and 6-foot-10 senior forward Brandton Chatfield, averaging 4.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
This group was so effective that Otzelberger didn’t even bat an eye earlier this week when his Cyclones faced Kansas without starting sophomore forward Milan Momcilovic, who is expected to be sidelined for more than a month with a hand injury.
Momcilovic is a 6-foot-8 stretch forward who is shooting 44.3% from 3-point range and is averaging 10.3 points per game.
Against the Jayhawks, Iowa State got a game-high 25 points from Jones and 17 off the bench from 6-foot-11, 274-pound backup center Dishon Jackson in the 74-57 victory at Hilton Coliseum.
When a team is getting that type of size and production coming off the bench, it has the makings of a special season.
Iowa State’s lone loss so far this year was to now-top-ranked Auburn, 83-81, in the opening game of the Maui Invitational back on Nov. 25.
The Cyclones concluded the remainder of their nonconference slate with impressive wins over Dayton, 11th-ranked Marquette and in-state rival Iowa.
ISU’s list of Big 12 victims so far includes Colorado (once in nonconference action as well), 25th-ranked Baylor, Utah, Texas Tech and No. 9 Kansas.
Iowa State rallied in Lubbock to tie the game at the buzzer in regulation and then outscored the Red Raiders 11-10 in the extra session for an 85-84 victory.
Baylor was no match for Iowa State in Ames, falling 74-55.
Perhaps a silver lining for West Virginia is Saturday’s matchup will be just the fourth true road game for Iowa State this season. The Cyclones won by nine against Iowa in Iowa City on Dec. 12, by 10 against Colorado in Boulder on Dec. 30 and by one in overtime against Texas Tech in Lubbock last Saturday.
And maybe a capacity crowd expected to be in the 14,000-seat WVU Coliseum for Jerry West Day can give the Mountaineers an extra boost of energy.
“The biggest thing for us, and it applied to the Houston game, is the game goes down to the wire if we take care of the ball a little better,” DeVries said. “We gave up too many live-ball turnovers that led to transition points. If you give Iowa State transition baskets where they’re out in the open floor and you don’t have a set defense, they’re going to make you pay.”
West Virginia is coming off a two-game western swing where it defeated Colorado 78-70 last Sunday before dropping a 70-54 decision at 10th-ranked Houston on Wednesday night.
WVU, ranked 25th in this week’s coaches’ poll, is now 12-4 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 play. Guard Javon Small continues to lead the conference in scoring with an average of 19.4 points per game.
Saturday’s game will tip off at 5 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN+ (Chuckie Kempf and King McClure).
Mountaineer Sports Network radio coverage with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and studio host David Kahn begins at 4 p.m. on stations throughout West Virginia, online via WVUsports.com and the Varsity Network and WVU Gameday apps.
Several members of the West family, including wife Karen and son Jonnie and his wife, former professional golfer wife Michelle Wie, will be at the game and will be recognized at halftime during an on-court celebration of Jerry West’s life. The basketball legend died June 12, 2024, in Los Angeles, and WVU teams have been honoring him this season by wearing No. 44 patches on their uniforms or helmets, depending upon the sport.
Special video tributes will be played throughout the game, and all Mountaineer fans in attendance will be given a Jerry West memorial pennant, presented by United Bank.
“Along with everybody else across the world, the first thing you think of (about Jerry West) is the (NBA) logo,” DeVries said. “Having been here now, and you think about what he did … the stats and records that still stand today, it’s an unbelievable accomplishment from him and what he’s meant to the sport. It’s awesome that we get to be a part of celebrating his legacy, and having all the people here to do that with us makes for a really special day.”
Earlier today, West Virginia University announced a $5 million gift from Los Angeles Clippers chairman of the board Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, in memory of West, who served as a special consultant to the Clippers up until the time of his passing.
Half of the Ballmer family’s gift establishes a new fund in West’s name to support completion grants, which provide monetary assistance for WVU students at risk of leaving the University due to financial challenges. The goal is to encourage students to remain in school and complete their degrees.
The remaining funds will bolster the Jerry West Scholarship, which goes to undergraduate students from West Virginia with demonstrated financial need. First awarded in 1971, the scholarship has enabled generations of Mountain State natives to graduate from WVU.No tickets remain.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are gearing up to face off against the No. 2 ranked Iowa State Cyclones this Saturday at the WVU Coliseum. This highly anticipated matchup is sure to be a thrilling battle between two powerhouse teams.The Mountaineers, coming off a strong performance in their last game, are looking to secure a big win against the Cyclones and move up in the rankings. With a talented roster and a home court advantage, West Virginia is poised to give Iowa State a run for their money.
Fans can expect an intense and competitive game as both teams bring their A-game to the court. The atmosphere at the Coliseum is sure to be electric as Mountaineer Nation comes out in full force to support their team.
Be sure to tune in and cheer on the Mountaineers as they take on Iowa State in what is sure to be a thrilling showdown. Let’s go Mountaineers! #HailWV #BeatIowaState.
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