After dropping back to back games against Chowan and West Liberty, the Yellow Jacket men’s basketball team reeled off three consecutive wins too bring State back too an even 8-8 record. State took down the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals 102-89 at…
WVSU Student-Athletes Succeed on Field of Play; and in the Classroom
After a successful fall athletic season that saw the Yellow Jacket football team finish with their second consecutive winning season, and volleyball eclipse 25 wins, the State Student-Athletes backed up their athletic success, with Success in the classroom. 15 Yellow…
Men’s Basketball Fall Short at Notre Dame 95-84
Despite Pat Johnson-Agwu pouring in 31 points, The Yellow Jacket Basketball Team fell short on the road at Notre Dame 95-84. The hard-luck Yellow Jackets fell behind after the first half 48-41, before being outscored 47-43 in the second half…
Forbes reports West Virginia State University graduates make an average of $30,000 per year.
Just before finals, Forbes has reported on the state of higher education in West Virginia and the report is not a favorable one for West Virginia State University. Check out the article for more but here are the takeaways for…
United States Senate awarding Katherine Johnson Congressional Gold Medal
Katherine Johnson will be joined by Mary Jackson, Dr. Christine Darden, and Dorothy Vaughan in her nomination for the award. The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to persons “who have performed an achievement that has an impact on U.S. history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement. It is considered to be equal to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Henderson, Ball named First Team All-MEC
Senior wide receiver Tyrell Henderson and senior kicker Aaron Ball were named to the All-MEC First Team for their 2018 seasons. Henderson was among the MEC leaders with 54 receptions, 786 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in his first full…
Football Earns Second Consecutive Winning Season, Wins 45-25 over Wesleyan on Senior Day
After topping W.Va. Wesleyan 45-25, State finishes with their second consecutive winning season. Wesleyan took an early 6-0 lead after Kenny Lewis Jr. hauled in a 42-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Luke Casey. Dant’e Jones put State on the scoreboard…
Brothers Nick and Zack Fraley Find Success on the Tennis Courts, But Loved Another Sport First
Brothers Zack and Nick Fraley have found success on the tennis courts as State. The Brothers each scored a win in the Spring 2018 season, and scored a win as a doubles team in the ITA Atlantic Region Doubles Tournament.…
Bullock Named MEC Volleyball Freshman of the Year, Team Prepares for MEC Tournament
Outside Hitter Gabrielle Bullock of Pickerington, Ohio was named the Mountain East Conference Freshman of the Year. Bullock was also named to the All-MEC Second Team along with sophomore teammate Tabi Pontious. Bullock’s fellow freshman Jenna Dufresne was named to…
State Looks to Finish Strong vs. Wesleyan
After a comeback win that saw State erase a two-touchdown deficit, the Yellow Jackets look to finish the season strong and earn second consecutive winning season against last place W.Va. Wesleyan. Quarterback Faustino Saucedo sits third in the MEC with 1,945 passing…