WVU Basketball
WVU Defeats University of Charleston 94-61 in Exhibition
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia defeated the University of Charleston 94-61 in an exhibition game on Friday night.
Tucker DeVries led the way for WVU with 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Javon Small (11), Jonathan Powell (11) and Amani Hansberry (11) also ended the game in double figures.
13 players scored for the Mountaineers against the Golden Eagles.
West Virginia’s starting five consisted of Small (G), Sencire Harris (G), DeVries (F), Toby Okani (F) and Hansberry (F).
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- Toby Okani points to the sky as he takes the Court and the carpet is rolled out for the first time this season. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
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- Forward Amani Hansberry throws down a dunk at the WVU Coliseum. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
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- Former WVU player and Head Coach for the University of Charleston, James Long, returned the the WVU Coliseum on homecoming weekend. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
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- Guard Jayden Stone shoots a three in the first half on the exhibition game. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
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- Sencire Harris high fives young fans in attendance. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
Powell, a freshman guard, showcased his scoring ability, finishing with 11 points. Powell, who was originally signed with Xavier, is expected to see playing time this season. The Ohio native knocked down a pair of threes in the first half.
As a team, West Virginia forced 22 turnovers from Charleston, scoring 36 points from those. West Virginia out-rebounded UC 38-34.
West Virginia-UC final box score pic.twitter.com/u00Y7X4x5y
— Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) October 19, 2024
Former WVU G James Long is the head coach of the University of Charleston. Long’s first year with the Division-II program.
WVU is entering its first season under head coach Darian DeVries from Drake. DeVries and his new staff completely flipped the roster as they only return rising sophomore Ofri Naveh. West Virginia brings top transfers DeVries (F – Drake) and Small (G – Oklahoma State) to lead the way with other adds being Sencire Harris (G – Illinois), Hansberry (F – Illinois), Toby Okani (F – UIC), Eduardo Andre (C – Fresno State), Joseph Yesufu (G – Washington State), Jayden Stone (G – Detroit Mercy) and many others.
West Virginia opens up the 2024-25 season against Robert Morris on Nov. 4. WVU will also have a closed scrimmage with a high-major team next weekend.
