The Ross Hodge era at West Virginia University has started on a strong note, with the Mountaineers securing victories in each of their first three contests of the 2025-26 season. Read more: The Ross Hodge Show- Live from Kegler’s: Nov. 11 Preview
West Virginia opened the campaign with a 70-54 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 4, followed by a 73-65 triumph against Campbell on Nov. 6. The Mountaineers most recently dominated Lehigh, prevailing 69-47 on Nov. 9.
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Attention now shifts to a highly anticipated matchup, as the Pitt Panthers travel to Hope Coliseum in Morgantown for a Thursday night contest on Nov. 13. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Ross Hodge Show Live From Keglers
The Ross Hodge Radio Show airs live from Kegler’s from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 11th, hosted by MSN play-by-play commentator Tony Caridi. Brad Howe serves as the co-host, providing insight and analysis.
How To Listen
Tune in to the Ross Hodge Radio Show via the WVTheTorch mobile app, streaming live on WVTheTorch.com, or catch the broadcast on these affiliate stations:
- WZST 100.9 FM – Morgantown, WV
- WGYE 102.7 FM & 95.3 FM – Morgantown, WV, Mannington, WV
- WMMN AM 920 & 95.7 FM – Fairmont, WV, North Central, WV, Wheeling, WV
- WHTI 105.7 FM – Clarksburg, WV
- WVRM AM 1490 & 98.3 FM – Morgantown, WV, Fairmont, WV, Grafton, WV
- WRLF 94.3 FM – Morganton, WV, Fairmont, WV, and northcentral WV
Potential Topics To Be Discussed
The Mountaineers have dominated early-season opponents at home, outscoring foes by an average of 19.3 points while forcing 15.3 turnovers per game. Guards Honor Huff and Jasper Floyd have fueled the attack, with forward Brenen Lorient providing double-double potential (career-high 26 points vs. Lehigh).
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West Virginia’s defense has been exceptional through the first three games, ranking among the national leaders in steals (15.3 per game). They are also holding opponents to a stifling 35.7% from the field and just 28.6% from three-point range thus far. The Mountaineers’ aggressive pressure has generated 46 turnovers and disrupted opposing offenses from the opening tip.
However, offensive rebounding continues to be an area of concern for the Mountaineers early in the season. The team currently posts a modest offensive rebounding percentage of 23.9%, ranking outside the top 300 nationally.
West Virginia has struggled to secure second-chance opportunities without senior forward Jackson Fields, who is sidelined indefinitely with a thumb injury. This creates vulnerability that could prove costly against stronger rebounding teams like Pittsburgh.
Tune in to hear what WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ross Hodge has to say when he steps to the podium on The Ross Hodge Show.
