# West Virginia University athletics performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-virginia-university-athletics-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-24T01:13:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

West Virginia University athletics have reported varied results across different sports programs. The basketball team achieved a preseason high, ranking No. 41 in the KenPom preseason rankings and sitting ninth in the Big 12.

In a preseason exhibition game, the basketball team defeated Glenville State 103-66. The performance was led by freshman guard Miles Sadler, who scored 18 points, and featured a 21-0 scoring run in the first half.

Conversely, the football program has faced difficulties following an initial 3-0 start. Despite averaging over 500 total yards per game, the team suffered a three-game losing streak against Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Arizona due to defensive struggles.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: West Virginia basketball defeats Glenville State in exhibition

West Virginia University basketball beat Glenville State 103-66 in a preseason exhibition, led by Miles Sadler’s 18 points.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-virginia-basketball-defeats-glenville-state-in-exhibition

### 2026-10-11: West Virginia University athletics report mixed preseason and seasonal results

West Virginia University sports report a preseason high for basketball at No. 41 in KenPom rankings, while the football team struggles through a three-game losing streak due to defensive issues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-virginia-university-athletics-report-mixed-preseason-and-seasonal-results

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