WVU Basketball
WVU Fans React to Mountaineers Dominating Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU fans watched their Mountaineers win the first Backyard Brawl of the Ross Hodge on Thursday night. West Virginia didn’t just win, but picked up a convincing 71-49 victory over their arch rival.
Of course, the big win sparked excitement, both in Morgantown at the Hope Coliseum and on social media.
Below shows some of the reaction from fans during and after the game.
it’s official: WVU owns Pitt in basketball and football!!
— Blizness of Baseball (@Bliz_6) November 14, 2025
— Dillon Gaudet (@GaudetWeather) November 14, 2025
WVU Basketball is absolutely legit and will be getting 2 more players back soon
— Curtis (@curtisd0316) November 14, 2025
I’ve seen enough to make a comment on WVU Basketball and Coach Boss Hodge.
They’re gunna compete this season in the Big 12 and they might even make the NCAA Tournament.
And then next season he’s gonna have this big time recruiting class come in with even more transfers and WVU…
— SFI (@SFI412724) November 14, 2025
WVU basketball really back omg ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Brandon Hill (@BrandonHill38) November 14, 2025
Now this is WVU brand of basketball
Attack, Hustle, Defense #WVU #GoMountys— 🧙🏽♂️ (@ForzaIzz) November 13, 2025
— Warm weather appreciator 🇵🇸 (@LARomeo8) November 14, 2025
