The West Virginia Women’s Basketball team is set to take on the Wright State Raiders on Monday, December 18th at 10 a.m. at the WVU Coliseum. This will be West Virginia’s fourth straight game in Morgantown standing at an undefeated 9-0 record overall, while Wright State comes in at 6-4.

WVU is led by a dominant backcourt one-two punch that consists of red hot junior guard J.J Quinerly, who is coming off a career day in her last game against Delaware State. Quinerly is averaging 18.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assist, and 3.1 steals per contest. Accompanying Quinerly in the backcourt is sophomore guard Jordan Harrison, who is continuing her strong season as well. Harrison is averaging 13.1 points, 4 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.9 steals per game in the early season.

Mason D: Live at Bush Hall by Black Country, New Road

Live at Bush Hall is the latest project from the English post-rock band Black Country, New Road. After the release of their 2022 album Ants from Up There, many were upset to learn of lead singer Isaac Woods' departure from the band, citing mental health reasons. However, with vocals split among the remaining members, the group came out swinging for the fences with this new release. The band continued their style of "talk-singing" and rollercoaster-esque instrumentals throughout the project. Released on March 23rd of this year, the album includes all original music, recorded at a concert at Bush Hall in London, England. “Up Song,” the album’s intro, carries a squawking sax that turns into a tune reminiscent of old-time rock and roll with piano violently dancing in the background. “Laughing Song” also sticks out as a highlight, with woefully beautiful lyrics eulogizing a relationship while admitting fault for the downfall of it all. My personal favorite, “Turbines/Pigs,” is a nine-minute, self-pitying ballad that brings one to tears, if not the lead singer May Kershaw herself, who sings “Don’t waste your pearls on me, I’m only a pig.” Right as you’d expect the song to end, Kershaw’s piano begins to wind us back up and crescendos for the last three minutes of the song, which I personally think is one of the best music “moments” of the year, if not the past decade. Not many bands can write a song I can sit through for nine minutes in a row, but the winding melodies and masterful songwriting demand nothing but any listener's full attention. Overall, this Black Country, New Road record differs from their previous albums, but its beauty and elegance can’t be understated when comparing it to other albums from this year, which is why it is my album of the year.

Morgantown, W.Va. – U92  will be broadcasting the WVU men’s soccer game on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The Mountaineers will be playing Loyola Marymon at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown.

The Mountaineers are coming off their 16th win of the season that set a program record and has found recent success on the pitch behind the six goals from senior Yutaro Tsukada in the last six games.

The West Virginia women’s basketball team is set to face Saint Bonaventure on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers come into this game 6-0, whereas the Bonnies are sitting at 2-4.

WVU is led by junior guard JJ Quinerly who is averaging 16.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, two assists, and three steals per game. Her backcourt running mate, Jordan Harrison is having a strong start to the season as well. The sophomore guard has averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists thus far.

The No. 5 WVU men’s soccer team won its first NCAA tournament game on Sunday, knocking off the Louisville Cardinals, 1-0 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown. 

West Virginia’s lone goal was scored by senior forward Yutaro Tsukada, his tenth of the season, in the 72nd minute. Junior defender Carlos Hernando was credited with an assist on the goal.
The Blue and Gold were successful in their first NCAA tournament game of the year, outplaying the Cardinals in multiple statistics. WVU did not concede a single corner kick, and had 17 total shots to UL’s seven.

Claudia DiLima, Toby Sherman, and Kylie Tuttle from U92’s news staff spoke on the WV SNAP program and the Farm Bill this past Monday, November 13th. They talked to Sydni Vega, Kristen McCartney, Aurie Acciavatti, and Cheryl Prichard about the importance of the SNAP program and resources for how those struggling with food insecurity can gain assistance. McCartney, the SNAP ED director for the state emphasized the importance of nutrition security and finding nutritional foods that will fulfill people’s needs and prevent disease. Acciavatti and Prichard are both board members and volunteers for Morgantown Community Kitchen. The Kitchen provides  a hot and nutritious meal every weekday for anyone who may need it. West Virginia is the fourth hungriest state in the country, and Prichard talked about how all types of people come into the Kitchen, especially parents. Vega, the Program Assistant for Student Engagement and Leadership at the Rack, talked about how many people don’t even realize they’re food insecure and how anyone can end up struggling. The most recent example being the pandemic and how many households then became dependent on SNAP. 

Game Notes: 

WVU led Loyola MD. 35-18, transfer Jordan Harrison from Florida State led  West Virginia in scoring with 12 points, JJ Quinnerly a First-Team Preseason All-Big 12 selection had 11 points, and transfer Lauren Fields from Arizona had six points. Kyah Watson had 4 rebounds and three steals for the Mountaineers. 

West Virginia’s men’s soccer team will play in their third consecutive conference semi final on Wednesday, November 8th. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m between the No. 2 seeded Mountaineers and the No. 7 seeded South Carolina Gamecocks from the UCF Soccer Complex in Orlando, Florida.

The game can be heard on 91.7 FM (WWVU) in Morgantown, or on U92 the Moose’s website u92themoose.com with Manny Maradiegue and Quinn Robie on the call. ESPN+ will also air the game. 

Morgantown, W.Va. – Members of the U92 sports team will be traveling to Orlando to broadcast the 2023 Sun Belt Conference men’s soccer championship as the WVU men’s soccer team will play against Georgia State in the first round of the tournament. 

The Mountaineers (11-1-4) are currently ranked #7, according to the most recent United Soccer Coaches’ poll that was released on Tuesday.  The broadcast will consist of Manny Maradiegue on play by play and Quinn Robie on color. 

There is no other album like the debut "Youth" from Ohio pop-punk group Citizen. Led by main vocalist Mat Kerekes, followed by brothers Nick (lead guitar) and Eric (bass) Hamm, Ryland Oehlers (rhythm guitar), and then drummer Mike Armstrong, Citizen burst onto the scene and instantly released a cult classic in “Youth” which celebrated 10 years back in June 2023. 

Like my previous album review of “Songs to Scream at the Sun” by Have Heart, “Youth” shares the same theme. Youth is defined as “the period between childhood and adult age”. The LP shares the turmoil and heartbreak of being within that odd phase, where you don’t know what to do, but know enough to understand what is going on.