West Virginia men's basketball has struggled to find consistency in recent weeks, and need to secure some much-needed wins for the NCAA Tournament hopes.
WVU (14-8, 5-6) will have a prime opportunity for such a victory as they face Utah (13-9, 5-6) in a crucial Big 12 match-up that will be the first meeting between the two programs since 1998. The game will also feature the return of long-time WVU staff and 2023-2024 Interim Head Coach Josh Eilert to the WVU Coliseum, as he comes back as an assistant on the Utah staff. For those trying to keep up with the action, we have all the information you need to follow the Mountaineers as they clash with the Utes.
The Basics: When And Where
The matchup with Utah will open a two-game homestand for the Mountaineers and marks the first-ever visit to Morgantown for their program. WVU will host the Utes on Saturday, February 8th at the WVU Coliseum. The game is set for tip-off at 5 PM EST.
TV, Streaming, and Radio
Those looking to catch the action on television will be disappointed as they game will not be carried by cable or satellite networks, but can be found on ESPN+ with a subscription. The commentary on the stream will handled by Eric Rothman and Tim Welsh.
Radio coverage begins at 4 PM EST, and can be found on all local Mountaineer Sports Network affiliates. Commentary will be led by play-by-play announcer Tony Caridi, with Brad Howe alongside him on the call. The radio broadcast can also be found online at WVUsports.com, on the Varsity Network or WVU Gameday app.
Tickets
Fans who are hoping to see the Mountaineers live in person on Saturday still have the opportunity to find tickets, which are available online at SeatGeek.