WVU Fans React to Opening Game of Ross Hodge Era

Despite a game too close for comfort at times, WVU fans watched the Ross Hodge era start off with a win.

West Virginia beat Mount Saint Mary’s 70-54, pulling away late in the second half, on Tuesday to open the 2025-26 season 1-0.

Below is what WVU fans were saying during and after the game.

Steph Curry could show up in a WVU uniform and become a 73% FT shooter.

— The Smoking Musket (@smokingmusket) November 5, 2025

Me watching WVU basketball’s first game the past three seasons pic.twitter.com/oCu5bwqC6G

— J. Gum (@J_Chicle10) November 5, 2025

Some pros and cons for WVU basketball so far:

Pros:
– Exterior defense
– Hustle

Cons:
– Shooting
– Free throws
– interior defense

— WV Sports Talk (@SportsTalk_304) November 5, 2025

Well… Jasper Floyd is pretty cool

— Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) November 5, 2025

Defensively, WVU Men's Basketball is fantastic. Offensively, Meh. Free throws? pic.twitter.com/YU2r3FBcZ5

— Mountain Mama Living (@MountMamaLiving) November 5, 2025