WVU men finish preseason 2-1, open regular season against Niagara
The gist
WVU men closed exhibition play 2-1 with a 98-55 win over Wheeling, then open against Niagara.
Both programs enter with new-look rosters, and WVU's eligibility questions remain unresolved.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026WVU men lost their exhibition at Maryland 81-90 in overtime; Finley Bizjack led the Mountaineers with 25 points.
- Oct 23, 2026WVU men beat Glenville State 103-66 in an exhibition at the Waco Center; freshman guard Miles Sadler paced all scorers with 18 points, six assists and six rebounds.
- Oct 28, 2026WVU men beat Wheeling 98-55 in the final exhibition, with Miles Sadler (15) and Finley Bizjack (14) among five double-figure scorers, ending preseason 2-1.