WVU Sports: The Highs and Lows of 2025

The Wins

Baseball Triumph

• Big 12 Title: WVU baseball team won the Big 12 title outright for the first time ever.
• Coaching Change: Steve Sabins took over from Randy Mazey and made an immediate impact.

Women's Basketball

• Five Players: Beat Duke with only five players on the court.
• Key Player: Célia Rivière played smart with four fouls, securing the win.

Football and Basketball Highlights

• Football: Jordan Scruggs' pick-six against Houston helped WVU win on the road against a ranked team for the first time in seven years.
• Basketball: Men's team destroyed Pitt by 22 points.

The Losses

Football Injuries

• Key Injuries: Jahiem White got hurt early, leading to five quarterbacks playing due to injuries.

Basketball Struggles

• Blown Leads: Lost games they shouldn't have, blowing leads in the second half.
• NCAA Tournament Snub: Despite a great season, WVU did not make the NCAA Tournament.

Coaching Drama

• Darian DeVries: Left for Indiana after just one year, causing fan unrest.
• Fourth Coach in Four Years: The team faced instability with frequent coaching changes.

Conclusion

Despite the ups and downs, 2025 was a year to remember for WVU sports. Fans will always remember the good times and hope for even better ones in the future.