WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS NEWS

Pauly Paulicap - Grabs eight boards off the bench Paulicap had two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 70-60 win over Oklahoma State.

Impact Paulicap's eight rebounds were a season high and his 18 minutes were his second highest total of the campaign. Paulicap, Isaiah Cottrell, and Gabe Osabuohien have split most of the time as the primary big this season, which limits all of their upside.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Bridges - Ties career high with 22 points Bridges had 22 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 70-60 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Bridges came right back after a disappointing two-point effort last Saturday against Kansas State by tying his career high with 22 points on Tuesday. The junior has had good moments this season, but it just hasn't been that often. West Virginia will become a completely different team if they can get consistent production from Bridges and find scoring outside of Taz Sherman and Sean McNeil.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges leads the way in W. Virginia win over Oklahoma St.

Jalen Bridges tied a career-high 22 points making all 10 of his foul shots and Gabe Osabuohien had a season-high 12 points and West Virginia pulled away from Oklahoma State for a 7...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malik Curry - Plays 26 minutes in win Curry (knee) had five points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 70-60 win against Oklahoma State.

Impact Curry was considered a game-time decision due to the knee injury, but he ended up playing his second-highest minutes total of the season. He's averaging 6.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 18.3 minutes per contest this season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Curry - Warming up Tuesday Curry (knee) was seen warming up Tuesday, Blue Gold News reports.

Impact Curry is still expected to be a game time decision, though it's an encouraging sign that the senior guard is warming up. Curry averages 7.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Curry - Will be a game-time decision Curry (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Curry has been inconsistent for West Virginia this season but he has shown the capability to be a legitimate scoring option for WVU. Curry left the game early against Kansas State with what appeared to be a tweak in his knee. The fact that Curry is a game-time decision means he avoided a serious injury so whether or he plays tonight he shouldn't miss a ton of time.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma St., WVU meet in conference play

Big 12 foes meet as Oklahoma State faces West Virginia

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabe Osabuohien - Pulls down 12 rebounds Osabuohien recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 win over Kansas State.

Impact Osabuohien was making his return following being placed in COVID protocols. It was one of his better rebounding games. Osabuohien will likely continue coming off the bench the rest of the season and trying to provide a spark in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - 14 points in return Sherman ended Saturday's 71-68 victory over Kansas State with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes.

Impact This was Sherman's first game back after being put in COVID protocols. It wasn't his most efficient shooting performance, but he got a lot of help from Sean McNeil who tied a career high with 26 points. Sherman remains one of the most explosive weapons in the Big 12 and we'll look for more on Tuesday against Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kedrian Johnson - Solid outing in win Johnson closed Saturday's 71-68 victory over Kansas State with 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Johnson's 11 points actually marked a career high for the sophomore. Defense remains his main calling card. The 6-3 guard is now averaging 5.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per contest.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil - Ties career high with 26 points McNeil accumulated 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 win over Kansas State.

Impact McNeil led all scorers in the game and tied his career high with 26 points. Over the last six games he is averaging 18.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 three-pointers per contest while shooting 53 percent from the field and 52 percent from long range. McNeil will look to continue to cook against Oklahoma State on Tuesday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil rallies West Virginia to 71-68 victory over Kansas State MORGANTOWN — Sean McNeil scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half and West Virginia rallied to defeat Kansas State 71-68 in Big 12 Conf...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • DOMINIONPOST.COM

Sean McNeil rallies West Virginia to victory over K-State MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sean McNeil scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, and West Virginia rallied to defeat Kansas State, 71-68, in B...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • TRIBLIVE.COM

McNeil rallies West Virginia to 71-68 victory over K-State

Sean McNeil scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half and West Virginia rallied to defeat Kansas State 71-68 in Big 12 Conference play

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malik Curry - Helped to locker room Saturday Curry needed assistance to get to the locker room during Saturday's game against Kansas State with an apparent right knee injury, Ethan Bock of West Virginia Sports Now reports.

Impact Given the nature of Curry's departure, it seems unlikely he will be able to rejoin the action Saturday, Assuming he can't return Saturday, more information on his status should surface ahead of Tuesday's game versus Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - Returns to starting five Sherman will start Saturday against Kansas State.

Impact Sherman will get right back into the starting five after missing the Big 12 opener against Texas. The senior averages 20.9 points per game in 33.4 minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Johnson - Will play Saturday Johnson (COVID-19 protocols) will take the floor Saturday against Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson sat out the New Year's Day clash with Texas due to COVID-19 protocols but is back in the mix for the Mountaineers after just one game off. The freshman has emerged as a regular in the rotation thus far, compiling 1.9 points and 0.9 rebounds over 11.6 minutes per game thus far.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - Available Saturday Sherman (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared to make his return in Saturday's game against Kansas State Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sherman missed one game for the Moutaineers as West Virginia dropped a game to Texas Saturday Jan. 1. Sherman has been the leading scorer for the Mountaineers this season, averaging 20.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals on 33.4 minutes per game this season. His return to the starting lineup will provide a much-needed boost to the offense as they take on conference rival Kansas State.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Osabuohien - Ready to roll Osabuohien (COVID-19 protocols) will take the floor Saturday against Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Osabuohien will ultimately miss just one game due to the protocols and should resume his usual role in the rotation for the Mountaineers as one of the first players off the bench. the senior has played a similar role the past three seasons and enters Saturday averaging 4.3 points and 4.8 boards over 16.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Johnson - Likely available Saturday Johnson (COVID-19 protocols) is likely to play in Saturday's game against Kansas State, per Chris Anderson of 247Sports.com.

Impact Johnson has averaged 1.9 points and 0.9 rebounds on 11.6 minutes per game for the Mountaineers this season. West Virginia will also likely have Taz Sherman and Gabe Osabuohien return to action as well.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Osabuohien - Likely to play Saturday Osabuohien (COVID-19 protocols) is likely to return for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Chris Anderson of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Osabuohien missed last Saturday's matchup with conference rival Texas. The 6-foot-7 forward has averaged 4.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 16.8 minutes per game, contributing efficient bench minutes for the Mountaineers. The redshirt-senior's ability to create turnovers will be a welcome addition back to West Virginia's lineup ahead of their matchup with Kansas State.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - Likely available Saturday Sherman (COVID-19 protocols) is likely to play in Saturday's game against Kansas State, Chris Anderson of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sherman will most likely miss only one game in COVID-19 protocols, as Monday's game against TCU was cancelled earlier this week. The senior guard has averaged 20.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals on 33.4 minutes per game for the Mountaineers. He likely return to the starting five if he's ultimately eligible to play Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

District basketball: West Virginia's eight-game winning streak ends Marcus Carr scored a season-best 20 points and No. 17 Texas defeated short-handed West Virginia 74-59, in Austin, Texas, in the teams’ Big 1...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

No. 17 Texas dominates West Virginia to open Big 12 play, 74-59 The Longhorns and Mountaineers met on New Year's Day at the Erwin Center to open Big 12 play

JANUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Carr leads No. 17 Texas past short-handed WVirginia 74-59

Marcus Carr scored a season-best 20 points and No. 17 Texas defeated short-handed West Virginia 74-59 i n the Big 12 opener, snapping the Mountaineers’ eight-game winning streak

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS