On Friday, March 20, the Akron Zips, featuring former Morgantown High School basketball standout Sharron Young, were defeated 91-71 by the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NCAA Tournament.
The contest was held at Benchmark International Arena with a tip-off at 12:40 p.m.
Young finished the game with four points and one assist in his 18 minutes on the court.
Men’s basketball teams from Marion County received $761,969 during the 2024 season, up 9.1% from the previous year.
Lauren Duncan will join West Virginia University’s women’s volleyball team as a freshman setter for the 2026 season. Coach Jen Greeny praised Duncan’s experience and leadership skills while Duncan expressed excitement about joining the program.
West Virginia University has opened online requests for NCAA baseball postseason tickets if selected as host. Season ticket holders and Mountaineer Athletic Club members have priority access until May 24. Student ticket distribution details have also been announced.
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