West Virginia men's basketball is now 4-0 after securing their first Power 5 win last week against Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers will travel for a pair of power conference games this weekend at the Charleston Classic, but before that, they'll have one more home contest before hitting the road against Patriot League opponent Lafayette. For those looking to keep up with the action between the Mountaineers and Leopards, we've got all the information you need.
The Basics: When And Where
The Mountaineers will host Lafayette at the Hope Coliseum in Morgantown for the fifth home game of the 2025-2026 season. The action is set for Monday, November 17, with the opening tip set for 7 PM EST.
TV, Streaming, and Radio
The game between West Virginia and Lafayette will not be televised, but will be available ] streaming live on ESPN+ for those with a valid subscription. Radio coverage can also be found on all local Mountaineer Sports Network affiliates or The Varsity Network via web browser or smartphone app. The broadcast for Monday's game will begin at 6 PM EST, approximately one hour before the start of the contest. The pre-game show will lead up to the opening tip-off. Tony Caridi and Brad Howe will handle commentary for the broadcast.
Tickets
Those trying to catch the action live at the Hope Coliseum can still purchase tickets online here at WVUGAME.com, or via resale on SeatGeek, which serves as the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of WVU Athletics.
Odds
The Mountaineers enter Thursday's contest as 23.5-point favorites against the Leopards, with the points total currently sitting at 134.5.
WVU-Campbell Series History
The West Virginia Mountaineers and Lafayette Leopards have met each other four times in the past, with the series being split 2-2. The first meeting came at a neutral site in Elizabeth, New Jersey on February 9th, 1940, which the Mountaineers won 52-20. The last three meetings have come in Morgantown – the Leopards beat the Mountaineers at the Coliseum in consecutive seasons in 1971-72 and 1972-73, winning the two games by a combined five points. WVU won the last meeting in 2014-15 by a score of 83-56 behind double-doubles from Jonathan Holton (18 points, 15 rebounds) and Devin Williams (15 points, 11 rebounds).