Mounting WVU Men Rise In AP Poll Shuffle
The WVU Mountaineers, now 11-1, climb from 10th to seventh as the AP poll updates on Monday. Virginia also returns to the top 10 at 11-1, while Villanova remains No. 1 with Michigan State Arizona State and Duke close behind.
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West Virginia Women Stay Ninth in AP Poll
The WVU womens basketball team with a 12 0 record remains ranked No 9 in the AP poll. Teana Muldrow leads with 22.1 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game along with 17 steals and 16 blocks.
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Bowl Schedule for ESPN Televised Games
Today on ESPN telecasted bowls include Heart of Dallas Bowl West Virginia versus Utah at 1 30 p m Quick Lane Bowl Northern Illinois versus Duke at 5 15 p m and Cactus Bowl Kansas State against UCLA at 9 p m in Phoenix Detroit and Phoenix venues respectively with all games aired.
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Lou Groza winner Matt Gay eyes Dallas Bowl bid
Luke Groza winner Matt Gay of Utah has connected on 27 of 31 field goals this season, eight from 50 yards or longer. The Heisman-like top kicker heads to the Heart of Dallas Bowl against West Virginia today in what could seal his season.
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Durant key block leads Warriors past Cavaliers in 99 92 win
Kevin Durant of Golden State blocked LeBron James in the second half as the Warriors defeated Cleveland 99 to 92. Durant added five blocks seven rebounds and 25 points to guide the win. LeBron James and other Cavaliers players produced steady scoring but could not overcome the defending champions.
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Embiid Lifts 76ers Past Knicks to End Five-Game Slide
Joel Embiid, after a back scare, delivered 25 points and 16 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers snap a five-game skid with a 105 to 98 victory over the New York Knicks.
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Marcus McMaryion Wins Hawaiʻi Bowl MVP
Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion earned the Hawaiʻi Bowl most valuable player after a 33-for-48, 342-yard showing in a 33-27 victory over Houston on Sunday night in Honolulu.
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Signal Callers Step In For WVU Utah In Dallas
West Virginia quarterback Chris Chugunov takes the helm for the Mountaineers in the Heart of Dallas Bowl against Utah after Will Grier’s injury. Chugunov, a redshirt sophomore, had limited action this season but completed 14 of 26 passes for 289 yards and a TD against Texas, after stepping in earlier in the year.
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Utes Kicker Matt Gay Ends Crazy Award Year
Dallas AP reports Utah’s Matt Gay, a high school football late bloomer, has won the Lou Groza Award and leads the Utes (6-6) as they prepare for a potential win over West Virginia to finish with a winning season. Gay calls the season “crazy” and is still parsing the emotions.
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Steelers romp to first round bye despite Brown injury
Ben Roethlisberger guided the Steelers to a 34-6 win over the Texans, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns while six players caught passes. Le’Veon Bell rushed 14 times for 69 yards as Pittsburgh clinched a playoff bye and finished the regular season strong. Houston, led by TJ Yates, dropped to 4-11 in its fifth straight loss.
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Durant leads Warriors to Christmas Day win over Cavaliers
Klay Thompson drilled a go ahead 3 with 1:33 left as Durant stayed elite on both ends against Cleveland. He blocked LeBron late after a review and finished with 25 points seven rebounds and five blocks. Love led Cavs with 31 points and 18 rebounds while James added 20 points six rebounds and six assists without Curry.
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Hokies Face Prolific Oklahoma State Offense in Camping World Bowl
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster aligns 31 years in Blacksburg with 25 straight bowl prep as he warns this Camping World Bowl pits the Hokies against Oklahoma State's top units. He highlights Mason Rudolph, James Washington, and Marcell Ateman as formidable threats while underscoring the challenge and opportunity for his unit.
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