West Virginia State Women’s Tennis opened up their spring campaign with a 9-0 victory over Blufield State. Senior Nina Dillwald and Sophomore Kierstin Hensley lead the way with an 8-1 match at #1 doubles. Junior Kayla McKnight and Freshman Sydney…
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Senior Send-off
Men’s and Women’s Basketball honored their seniors before games with Wheeling Jesuit Saturday. Seniors Jasmine Davis and Shae Hines earned a 83-73 win to break a fourth place tie with Jesuit in MEC standings. Seniors Jahlen Greene, Robert Fomby and…
Eight in-state players sign with State
Coach John Pennington said the eight incoming West Virginia freshmen to the 2018 squad can have an immediate impact next football season. Seven were selected to the prestigious All-State Football Team, selected by West Virginia sportswriters. Wednesday was National Signing…
Teams split basketball games with Bobcats
Senior Shae Hines scored 27 points to lead the Lady Yellow Jacket Basketball team past West Virginia Wesleyan, 75-69, at Wesleyan on Saturday. In addition to her 27 points, Hines grabbed six rebounds and dished out seven assists. Jordan Miller…
Lady Jackets Fall to the Pioneers 128-80
The Lady Jackets had a tall task ahead of them this past Thursday in the Walker Convocation Center. The 8-12 Jackets were set to take on the 19-1 Pioneers of Glenville State. To further thicken the plot, The Lady Pioneers…
The Streak Is Over
It was not an easy one for the Yellow Jackets in the Walker Convocation Center this past Thursday. It has been stated before the most dangerous teams are those that have nothing to lose. This game was no exception. The…
Women’s Softball 3-1; Basketball teams split
The Women’s softball team lost its first game, the second of two Saturday games, a 5-4 loss to Shippensburg. Brooklyn Hale and Daniella Lebsock each had two hits for the Yellow Jackets. The softball team was 3-1 heading into a game…
Lady Yellow Jackets Win at Home over Urbana
By Noah Fulks – Despite a slow start, the WVSU Lady Yellow Jackets Women’s Basketball would top the Urbana Blue Knights 87-74 in a home basketball game. The Blue Knights would lead 25-20 after the first quarter, but Head Coach…
Make That 6 in a Row
By Jeff Petty, YJ sports editor MEC foe Urbana came to Institute Saturday with a record of 3-15 overall. The Yellow Jackets have been on a winning streak since Jan. 11. So, to many, this should be an easy one.…
State men add 5th win to streak
On a cold Wednesday night in Cleveland, the men’s team was hot, taking an early lead for a 98-86 win against Notre Dame (Ohio). Four players scored in double figures. Junior forward Pat Johnson-AgwuPat Johnson-Agwu had 25 points, Isaiah Noel…