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WVU’s Independent Student Newspaper MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 www.thedaonline.com WVU cancels second China trip, warns travelers of coronavirus outbreak

BY GABRIELLA BROWN NEWS EDITOR

With two study abroad trips already canceled, WVU will be closely moni- toring international travel during the upcoming spring break. Th e only programs that have been impacted are summer programs that planned to travel directly to China. Th ese programs included WVU Wind Symphony’s China tour which has PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE been postponed and, more recently, Terrell Linear, left, and Shaundarius T. Reeder, right, were charged with fi rst-degree murder after the death of a WVU student at the College Park apartment complex. the Exploring Business in China program. “Th at was mostly out of an abun- dance of caution,” said Henry Ol- Consecutive shootings leave WVU ‘unnerved’ iver, WVU director of Global Advancement. BY GABRIELLA BROWN, JARED SERRE “The sad fact is our part of the murder of Eric J. Smith, a 21-year- Oliver said 13 students had regis- AND DOUGLAS SOULE old sophomore from Clemton New tered for the Exploring Business in Jersey. DA STAFF world is also beset with all the ill China program. This program in- Smith was found by law enforce- cluded travel to Beijing, Xi’an and – and good – of society at large. ment laying in the hallway with mul- Shanghai, and it would have allowed Following two Morgantown tiple gunshot wounds, according to students to interact with local busi- shootings over two days, WVU Pres- We cannot stop bad things from court documents. ness professionals and gain first- ident E. Gordon Gee said in a cam- Smith had previously been a resi- hand experience with Chinese busi- pus-wide email that WVU plans to happening – but we can work to dent of the apartment complex. ness practices. redouble its campus safety eff orts. According to the documents, the He said the cancellation was “Th e sad fact is our part of the prevent them and be prepared for shooting stemmed from an earlier caused mainly due to the diffi culty world is also beset with all the ill — when they do.” physical altercation occurring be- that comes with getting fl ights into and good — of society at large,” Gee tween the three men. China and traveling in the country. said. “We cannot stop bad things -WVU President Gordon Gee Th e documents claim that Linear While some summer travel plans from happening — but we can work admitted to shooting Smith when he have changed, Oliver said 13 facul- to prevent them and be prepared for “I pledge to all Mountaineers, at the University-run College Park opened the door to the apartment. ty-led trips are planned for the up- when they do.” both current and future, that we will apartments. Th is was the fi rst of two Linear also admitted to pounding on coming spring break. Trips include In a Friday morning shooting, a redouble our eff orts to ensure our shootings that would take place in apartment doors so that neighboring travel to countries such as Italy, Ger- WVU student was killed. In a Satur- campus is the safest it can possibly less than 24 hours. residents could witness the killing, many, United Kingdom, Costa Rica day morning shooting, a student was be,” Gee said. Friday afternoon, Shaundarius according to the documents. and Honduras. injured, receiving a gunshot wound Early Friday morning, an alert Reeder, 20, and Terrell Linear, 21, See Coronavirus page 4 to the hip. was sent that a shooting occurred were charged with the fi rst-degree See Shootings page 4 PETPET FRFRIENDLYIENDLY • FFREERE PARKING • GUEST PARKING • BUS ROUTE EVERY 15 MINUTES • HEATED SWIMMING POOL • STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER NOW RENTING FOR MAY 2020 Minutes from the downtown bus route, WVU football stadium, Health Sciences, Evansdale, Law School, and PRT LookingLook for the royal treatment? Find it at Chateau Royale. OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8AM-5PM; Sat. 10AM-4PM; Sun. 12PM-4PM CALL TODAY! 304-599-7474 | VISIT US ONLINE! CHEATEAUROYALEAPARTMENTS.COM 2 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 SOCIAL MEDIA MOMENTS Staff WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST NEWS dailyathenaeum Douglas Soule Sponsored by Editor-in-Chief Monday 3/2 Hannah Williams PARTLY CLOUDY, ZERO PERCENT Managing Editor Avery Lyons CHANCE OF RAIN. Page Designer HIGH 50° LOW 44° Caroline Murphy Page Designer Gabriella Brown News Editor Jared Serre Tuesday 3/3 Sports Editor RAIN IN THE EVENING. Cody Nespor HIGH 56°  LOW 48° Assistant Sports Editor Cole McClanahan Culture Editor Raeanne Beckner Assistant Culture Editor SeVohn Hunter Wednesday 3/4 Podcast Editor SHOWERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Kayla Gagnon HIGH 57°  LOW 40° Video Editor Caylie Silveira Photo Editor

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and outdated. In the future, BY DAVID MALECKI U92 will move into the Daily PHOTOGRAPHER Athenaeum building on Pros- pect Street. Before this, these U92 The Moose, broad- casting at WWVU 91.7 FM, is pictures provide an inside West Virginia University’s stu- look of the U92 studio and the dent-run radio station. Since many years of character and 1982, U92’s goal has been to creativity ingrained into every highlight music people may corner of its space. Not many not typically hear. Th ey also people may know of U92’s col- cover sports and make var- orfully-unique space inside ious podcast series such as “Politi-Moose.” the Mountainlair. Located in the Mountain- Anyone can listen in via lair for almost 40 years, the 91.7 FM or on its website, space has become cramped u92themoose.com.

From Studio B, looking into Studio A, DJ and Production Director Hunter Bennett tells the weather forecast and other information.

The door to the main DJ Studio is covered with stickers from various artists, local Freshman DJ Brayden Guillory walks into U92’s Mountainlair studio. U92 will move Here is a view of the soundboard in Studio A. It serves as the primary mixing equip- businesses and campaigns. Thirty-eight years allows for a lot of creative expression. its studio into the Daily Athenaeum’s building space on Prospect Street in the future. ment and has held up for years as indicated by the signs of use at the center sliders and the edge of table.

Here are some of the many CD disks in U92’s catalogue. Hunter Bennett searches Hunter Bennett controls the mixing board and broadcasts his messages. When on the job, he also picks the music that is played on air. for the perfect music to play. 4 | NEWS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

gunshots to be fi red within tices,” Oliver said. Shootings the apartment. Both victims Coronavirus Oliver said at the moment, the of the robbery fl ed the scene, Active shooter protocol Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 University does not plan to con- one having a gunshot wound duct additional medical checks af- Later in the day, Reeder to the hip. Th e injured per- from WVU “I don’t want to say we have con- ter spring break. He said the Uni- and Linear were arraigned son was a student, accord- cerns, but I don’t want to dismiss versity is following suggestions in Monongalia County Mag- ing to the University. He was According to WVU’s Safety and Wellness the situation that is going on,” Oli- and guidelines from government istrate Court. Both were ch- then taken to Ruby Memo- website, in an active shooter situation, three ver said. “We are very aware of what options are available: entities keeping track of the out- charged with first-degree rial Hospital for treatment. is going on, particularly in Italy.” breaks, as well as working with murder, which carries the WVU spokesperson John Th e Centers for Disease Control WVU Medicine. potential penalty of life in Bolt said the University is not Run and Prevention currently lists Italy “We have risk managers on our prison. identifying the student. • Have an escape route and plan in at level 3 travel warning, meaning team, but we aren’t doctors,” Oliver Both are now awaiting Kolleh and Horseman mind. people should avoid any unneces- said. “We are working with those preliminary hearings on were both charged with con- • Leave your belongings behind. sary travel. folks to make these decisions and March 9. spiracy to commit robbery • Evacuate, regardless of whether Northern Italy has been im- put together these guidances.” The next day, Edward pacted the most, with Lombardy, and robbery, and Horse- others agree to follow. When returning home, students Kolleh, 29, and Ethan Horse- Italy and Veneto, Italy, faced with man was also charged with • Do not attempt to move the should continue to take extra pre- man, 20, were arrested fol- unlawful wounding. a level 4 do not travel warning, wounded. cautions to ensure illness does not lowing another shooting While the two shootings strongly urging travelers to avoid • Prevent others from entering an area spread. inside of an apartment on are unrelated, Gee said in these regions. WVU’s trip to Italy where the active shooter may be. Oliver said if students feel ill or College Avenue, according the email that both events • Call 911 when you are safe. includes travel to Florence, Pisa, Si- show symptoms of the virus, con- to a Morgantown Police De- have left the University ena and San Gimignano. tacts are available to conduct med- partment press release. shocked. Hide According to The New York According to the press “Th e incidents that have Times, the death toll has risen to ical checks over the phone to pre- release, Kolleh and Horse- taken place in the past two • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s 34 with 1,694 cases reported so far. vent the spread of illness. man had invited two males days have our campus con- view. Oliver said the University cur- He said this is in order to mini- to come to their apartment cerned and unnerved,” he • Lock the door or block the entry to rently has no plans to cancel or al- mize the spread of coronavirus, al- to buy marijuana. However, said. “The loss of one of your hiding place. ter any spring break travel abroad though he said it is very unlikely it was later found that Kolleh our students and the injury • Silence your cell phone (including plans. He said the University is anyone would contract it. He said and Horseman had intended of another is a tragedy that vibrate mode) and remain quiet. monitoring data from the State although many cases of the virus this to act as a set-up to rob should never have occurred.” Department and CDC as the sit- are mild, the University has a set of the two males. In the email, Gee said Fight uation evolves and is planning strict protocols in place to ensure Kolleh hid in a closet in he urges students to review • Fight as a last resort and only when accordingly. everyone on campus can stay safe. the apartment behind where safety precautions set for the your life is in imminent danger. Oliver said although travel plans Robert Morris University in the two victims were speak- University • Attempt to immobilize the shooter. aren’t changing, students should Pittsburgh canceled all of its spring ing with Horseman. When According to the WVU • Act with as much physical aggression take extra precautions when study- faculty-led study abroad programs. Horseman said a code word, Safety and Wellness site, on- as possible. ing abroad to avoid contracting any “We have canceled all spring Kolleh came out with a shot- line and in-person train- • Improvise weapons or throw items at illnesses. He said the best prac- study abroad courses regardless of gun, and Horseman pointed ing is available for students, the active shooter. tices include having minimal con- destination out of an abundance a handgun at the two males, faculty and staff to prepare • Commit to your actions – your life tact with hard surfaces, avoiding of caution in light of the continued demanding them to empty them for situations involving depends on it. large crowds and washing hands spread of the coronavirus,” a state- their pockets, according to active shooters. For more in- frequently. ment from a university spokes- the release. The robbery formation, visit safety.wvu. Information from safety.wvu.edu “In a lot of ways those are just person said, according to WTAE turned into a physical al- edu/safety-on-campus. general cold and fl u season prac- Pittsburgh. tercation, causing multiple WORK FUTURE STRESS GRADES HEADACHES? WE CAN HELP! Migraine • Cluster • Tension Sinus • Chronic • Hormonal There are many types of headaches and causes and we have just as many non-narcotic ways to treat your headache and get you out of pain. PHYSICAL MEDICINE 699 Burroughs Street • Morgantown Give us a call 304.225.9355 or visit AHW-APM.com MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 5 Editor: Assistant Editor: Cole McClanahan CULTURE Raeanne Beckner [email protected] [email protected] Renovations coming to WVU Dining BY COLE MCCLANAHAN CULTURE EDITOR

More changes are coming to dining facilities across cam- pus, according to Joe Calic- chio, director of contract ad- ministration for WVU Dining Services. Calicchio said planning has begun on summer projects in- volving dining facilities, with certain ones having been ap- PHOTO BY DUNCAN SLADE proved and announced and Student Alex Long waits to order a coff ee at Summit Grab ‘n Go. others being “on hold.” Many of the possible changes involve the Health Summit Grab ‘n Go Sciences Center with one an- nounced project being the renovation and renaming of possibly to close Cavanaugh’s, a coff ee shop in the building. PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH “It’s going to be either ‘Ca- The Burgershop in The Market. BY COLE MCCLANAHAN Summit Hall vanaugh’s at Jazzmans’ or CULTURE EDITOR ‘Jazzmans at Cavanaugh’s,’” Dining when the new Which bilities for Mindful and Burg- Shop, which currently does dining hours Calicchio said. “I’m not sure Wich opened in Th e Market, as ershop, the two restaurants “very well” in its Evansdale which.” Students on the down- it elected to put in the restau- that join Which Wich and Crossing location. Summit Cafe Calicchio said the current rant instead of other possibil- Chick-fi l-A in Th e Market. town campus may soon have space housing Cavanaugh’s “It’s a well-made burger. fewer dining options as the ities such as a coff ee shop or Mindful is part of a Univer- Monday - Thursday: will be renovated and made juice bar. sity eff ort to increase vegan It’s a smash burger,” Calicchio Summit Hall Grab ‘n Go is said of Burgershop. “We do 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to look like Jazzmans Brew & “We tried to have a plan be- and vegetarian dining options being evaluated for closure. Bakery, the coff ee shop in the the same thing here [at Burg- cause Cavanaugh’s is going on campus, and the Health Summit’s Grab ‘n Go is the Friday: Mountainlair that opened be- to get extended now to a nice Sciences Burgershop is one ershop], but sometimes you dining to-go choice for many 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. fore the 2019-20 school year. coff ee shop,” Calicchio said. of two on campus with the need that name out there.” Th e new store in the Health dorm students in the Sunny- Saturday: “We knew we were going to other location being in the Additionally, Calicchio said Sciences Center is intended cover this building with a cof- Mountainlair. side area once Summit Cafe 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. the University is working on to open by August 2020. fee shop, so we didn’t want to According to Calicchio, closes at night, but the space Sunday: The current Cavanaugh’s do that.” WVU Dining could look into options to fi ll the void left by is being evaluated for other 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. opened in 2007 and was part of Calicchio said WVU Dining replacing Burgershop with a the closure of the Sheetz on uses, according to Joe Calic- the decision process for WVU is also looking at other possi- Hugh Baby’s BBQ & Burger University Avenue. Grab ‘n Go chio, director of contract ad- ministration for WVU Dining Monday - Thursday: Services. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Students reminisce childhood “What you have to realize is there is to-go now in every Friday: dining hall,” Calicchio said. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Crocs’ comeback “You come and you want to Saturday, Sunday: take it to-go, it has basically Closed BY KAELI RICOTTILLI “Th ey’re also comfortable but hurt the Grab ‘n Go…” more durable than slippers.” CORRESPONDENT Calicchio said the to-go Additionally, Crocs are ver- boxes available at dining satile, giving wearers the op- schedule.” Many know Crocs as their tion of wearing the shoe’s strap halls impact the Grab ‘n Go Ganninger said she fre- favorite foam footwear from around their heel for security because students can now the past, but the childhood or pushed forward for com- get an entire meal to-go in- quently goes to the Grab classic has been gaining popu- fort. Most seem to keep the stead of just a sandwich, and ‘n Go, but it closing would larity in recent years, this time strap forward, but a few still mean she’d have to either in the young adult crowd. there’s a possibility of turn- opt for “four-wheel drive.” change when she eats or she Th e Crocs brand started in Along with comfort and ver- ing the area into additional would possibly have to skip 2002 and peaked in the late satility, another perk everyone lounge or study area. 2000s. After struggling for a agrees on is the ability to slide Th is, however, will leave the meal that day. few years, including a brush them on and off quickly. students to fi gure out other Th is change also comes with bankruptcy and change “Th ey’re just easy to slide dining options when Sum- after the Sheetz on Univer- in management, Crocs was on on and just go,” said freshman PHOTO BY KAELI RICOTTILLI sity Avenue closed in No- the rise once again in 2017. Kaylee Schlaefl i, who does not mit Cafe is closed, which vember, which Sunnyside Now, with the reign of the currently own a pair, but has Students show off their Crocs, which can be worn with and without socks. may be a struggle for some. ugly sandal in full swing, Crocs the intention of buying one in “Sometimes I have really residents often used for late- product that sent online fans Also resulting from the col- is basking in the glory along the future. late classes, so it’s an awk- night eating. into a tizzy. laboration is a new set of Jib- with companies like Chaco Crocs have also gained ward time between the din- “I’m just really bummed and Birkenstock. steam after becoming a popu- On Feb. 12, Crocs an- bitz, small charms that can ing hall closing and the Sum- out because all of the dif- When Crocs debuted, they lar internet joke, ranging from nounced its new collaboration be poked into the holes of the were seen as a kid’s shoe that videos of people going “croc with Kentucky Fried Chicken, shoe, that look and smell like a mit Grab ‘n Go being open,” ferent food options close to looked tacky on adults. Now, hunting” to videos of others adding to the long list of com- KFC chicken wing. said Chaney Ganninger, a where I live are getting shut some college students are fi lling the holey shoes with panies Crocs has partnered So, whether it be a funky freshman forensic chemis- down,” Ganninger said. “It’s drawn to the footwear be- shaving cream or baked beans with. The world was pre- fashion statement or a try student. “It’s awkward in really disappointing now cause of the nostalgia associ- sented with images of the new last-minute decision, it looks and watching chaos ensue as that I can’t necessarily get that the closest place I have ated with them. they insert their foot. shoe, resembling a bucket of like the footwear that everyone “It brings back my child- Th e company seems to have chicken from the well-known loves to hate is back and better dinner and get a meal when is just Summit dining hall, hood,” said Alexia Morrow, a embraced this comedic status, fast food restaurant. than ever, and they’re not leav- I need to, and it’s just gonna and there aren’t any options freshman marketing student. recently introducing a new But they didn’t stop there. ing any time soon. become a real problem in my up here anymore.” 6 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 Staff OPINION Contributions [email protected] Facebook users comment on WVU Dining: “I honestly don’t get it”

Last year food options were so much better. I’m so glad my daughter is go- ing to apartment next year and no meal plan.

Because it’s a shorter wait! WVU has ruined all student dining options since selling out to Sodexo. Th e dining hall food is much worse and processed than before.

Eating in the Mountainlair is an atroc- ity to say the least. Th e Chick-fi l-A is a watered down version of what a CFA should be and it’s still the best thing the Lair has to off er. Which Wich is second best but is still just a weak, tasteless ver- sion of Subway on its worst day. Hardly anyone goes to Burger Shop (getting rid of Burger King was an awful idea), Tres or Tazikis. Th e biggest joke of all is Blue PHOTO BY SETH SEEBAUGH Tomato. I rarely see a single person go over there and for good reason. I’m not The Market is located in the WVU Health Science Center. sure why that even stays open at this point. Getting rid of Sbarro was a bad move. I don’t understand why a school Do they still have the Chinese restau- that costs more than ever now would rant they had about 15 years ago? What decide to sell out and fi ll the dining op- about the Side Pocket Pub in the base- tions with absolute mediocrity. I know On Thursday, the Daily Athenaeum published an article called “Health Sci- ment behind the bowling allley and bil- there isn’t a point in complaining be- ences Which Wich dishes up healthy options, customization,” which was about the liards room? I may have just shown my cause nothing will change but it’s frus- Which Wich restaurant that was added into the Health Sciences Center in Janu- age! trating to live downtown and eat the ary. Here’s what some of our Facebook commenters thought about the topic. The same 2-3 meals every single day. wording of the comments have not been modified in any way. I can’t believe the Mountainlair used to have real restaurants and now peo- Which Wich is so much better than ple have to make do with generic crap Chic-fi l-A. I’m so glad this came to the stalnaker always had the best food when like “Burger Shop.” Market. I honestly don’t get it. WVU has more I was in school, and I didn’t have to leave money, more students, and more fees the dorm to eat. Given, that was over 20 than ever before. How is all the Sodexo years ago, but I’m sure the facility is still Yeah I’d really like to know who made Th e generic stuff like “Burger Shop” crap not just insulting? nice. We had diff erent specialty nights that decision and why. Because I 100% and “Blue Tomato” is honestly even with steak and really good food just don’t eat on campus at all anymore, worse than fast food. Th ey aren’t fail- ing because they aren’t national chains, Also adding a full menu at Chick-fi l-A and I know I’m not the only one. Th e they’re failing because they serve some makes the wait twice as long and replac- My nephew had the dining plan last year food is garbage and very processed. We of the worst food in the region. ing well known fast food chains with and ate chickfi la for most meals, but he can aff ord better, so what’s the deal? Oh generic restaurants limits option even said they did away with the counting well, more reason to support local busi- more. chickfi la as a swipe this year nesses and get my food there! Hardly anyone eats at them anyway. It’s just a ridiculously long line for Chik fi l Stalnaker was my favorite too until the I feel bad for incoming students that each restaurant should be just a Chick- a and a few people at Tzatziki’s. And change two years ago. And it sucks how never got to experience tacos at Stalnaker Fil-A. Just have seven Chick-Fil-A loca- they ruined Hatfi eld’s too by turning it the university has changed everything’ and the MTO burgers at Towers tions side-by-side into a dining hall. Th e food quality took a nosedive

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BY JARED SERRE Following his graduation in SPORTS EDITOR the spring of 1963, Th orn be- gan a long career in the NBA. He started as a player, being ollowing in the footsteps drafted with the second over- of Jerry West, the West all pick by the Baltimore Bul- FVirginia basketball team lets in that year’s draft. His has retired the No. 44 once 8-year career included stops again — this time to honor for- with three other teams. mer Mountaineer Rod Th orn. After his retirement as a Th orn had his jersey num- player, Th orn shifted to the ber retired during halftime of bench. He served as an assis- West Virginia’s game against tant coach until 1975, when he Oklahoma on Saturday. He is became the head coach of the the third Mountaineer to re- Spirits of St. Louis of the Amer- ceive the honor of having his ican Basketball Association. jersey number retired, fol- He also later manned the helm lowing Jerry West and the late of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. “Hot Rod” Hundley. Since then, Thorn has “To be honored by your served in a variety of capac- school, to be honored in the ities around the league. He state that you grew up [in] is a has made stops in cities such PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS tremendous thing,” Th orn said as Chicago and Philadelphia, at a press conference prior to among others. Rod Thorn smiles during a press conference for his jersey tipoff . “I am very, very appre- retirement on Saturday. Despite his travels, it was ciative of this.” in the Mountain State where Th orn came to Morgantown Th orn’s life of basketball took in 1960, playing on the Uni- its roots. versity’s freshman team. He “I played on an organized joined the varsity squad the team when I was fi ve years following year, starring under old,” Th orn, a native of Mercer head coach George King for County, said. “Th e only reason the next three seasons. I was on it was my dad was the Over his three seasons with coach.” the varsity team, Th orn aver- Th orn’s father, a former pro- aged 21.8 points per game. Th e fessional baseball player, had Mountaineers fi nished fi rst in encouraged him to pursue a the Southern Conference each baseball career. season, and only lost 18 total “He was throwing curve- games. balls to me when I was 6 years “What I really remember old,” Th orn said. “He wanted here are the people, the fans me to be a baseball player.” — who are fantastic — the In retrospect, opting for coaches, the players I played basketball seems to have paid with, the trainers — the people off for the 78 year old. you dealt with on a day in and Among all the successes day out basis,” Th orn said. “I Thorn has seen throughout tend to think more about that his life, his jersey retirement than any specifi c games.” ranks highly. “You’re going to have really PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS “I’ve been fortunate enough good games, [and] games not PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS Thorn walks onto the court at the WVU Coliseum during halftime of Saturday’s game. to have certainly more than so good. We had good teams my share of big days,” Th orn Thorn addresses the crowd at halftime. when I was here, but it was the said. “Th is is certainly one of people.” them.”

PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS Thorn was wearing his Naismith Memorial Bas- PHOTO BY LOGAN ADAMS ketball Hall of Fame ring. He was Thorn poses for a picture with his retired jersey. PHOTO BY JARED SERRE enshrined in 2018. Thorn’s No. 44 banner hangs above section 226.. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 SPORTS | 9

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13-1 and undefeated in con- West Virginia has gone six BY CHARLES MONTGOMERY ference play. Th e Mountain- straight seasons winning at SPORTS WRITER eers were sporting wins over least 22 games and winning a No. 10 Mississippi State and program record 30 games in In the midst of a long stretch No. 19 Michigan State. Both of the 2013-14 season. of games where the West Vir- those victories were away from Despite the current strug- ginia women’s basketball has home. gle, Carey has hope for the fu- seen many losses and only a Since then, West Virginia ture of the program. March 7th & 8th few victories, head coach Mike has gone through some tough “Our program is in great Carey is calling on more sup- times that include a lack of shape,” Carey said. “We’re not port from fans. scoring and a crucial injury. winning like we’d like to right The Mountaineers have Senior guard Tynice Mar- now, but if you look, we are gone 3-10 in their past 13 tin and redshirt junior guard very young, and we’ve suff ered games, falling to 16-11 over- Kysre Gondrezick have been some injuries.” all and 6-10 in the Big 12 con- struggling to hit their per game Two starters for the Moun- ference. What was once a sure scoring averages for quite taineers — Kari Niblack and thing in making the NCAA some time, with Gondrezick Madisen Smith — are soph- Tournament has never been missing three-straight games omores. Gondrezick is a red- in more doubt than now. earlier in the month due to shirt junior, but this is her Throughout the past few injury. fi rst meaningful season under games, Carey has criticized Martin expects fans to show Carey after she was sidelined the lack of fan support during support, but does not think the for much of last season. the losses. team should stop playing just Two freshmen that have “I never saw anybody turn because it is losing support. played critical roles through- on you like we do around here, “Regardless of who is in the out the season are forward and I’m from West Virginia,” stands, you have to keep play- Esmery Martinez and guard Carey said following the team’s ing,” Martin said. “Th at one Kirsten “KK” Deans. Feb. 15 win over Texas Tech. person can mean a lot, it could Deans is averaging six “Jesus, od. be a scout, it could be anyone, points per game in only one “We’re 10-1, my god, we’re you just have to keep playing.” start this year. Martinez is sec- the greatest and we lose some Entering his 19th season ond on the team averaging 6.6 games and, my god, I can’t at the helm of the Mountain- rebounds per game. She also eers, Carey was looking to averages fi ve points per game coach, the players can’t play, MOUNTAIN MAN AXE THROWING we don’t play hard. How soon make a return to the NCAA off the bench. we forget before we all got here Tournament for the fi rst time West Virginia remains on that they went to NCAA twice since 2017. Over his tenure as the road on March 4 against in the history of women’s bas- head coach, the Mountaineers Texas Tech. The Mountain- ketball here.” have gone to the tournament eers will wrap up the season Following a victory on Jan. 10 times, reaching the sec- on March 7 against TCU at the 12 against Texas, WVU was ond round in eight of those WVU Coliseum. appearances. 10 | SPORTS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 West Virginia, Iowa State to face off on Tuesday

BY MATHEW DIGBY per game. SPORTS WRITER WVU has also been strug- gling mightily in their recent The West Virginia men’s cold streak to make shots, basketball team will be looking only shooting 16% from to snap its current cold streak three in their last four games when the Mountaineers take combined. on the depleted Iowa State Cy- Junior Taz Sherman and clones on Tuesday at 9 p.m. sophomore Sean McNeil The Cyclones (12-17, have been the only players 5-11 Big 12) are coming off who have been able to make a 12-point loss on the road more than one, with two to- against Oklahoma State and tal threes coming from play- will look to defend their home ers outside of that duo. Senior court, where they have picked Jermaine Haley hit a buzzer up 11 of their 12 total wins this beating three before halftime season. against Oklahoma State and WVU (19-10, 7-9) will be go- freshman Miles McBride hit a ing against an Iowa State team three in the last game against that has lost its best player in Oklahoma. Tyrese Haliburton, who leads Against the Sooners, the the team in points, rebounds Mountaineers shot only 34% and assists. He suff ered a frac- from the fi eld, 16% from three tured wrist on Feb. 8. and 53% from the free throw Since he has been out, the line. Making shots will be a PHOTO BY CORBIN MILLS Cyclones have still been able key if WVU will be able to end to win two games: a blowout WVU’s Jordan McCabe (left) defends Tyrese Haliburton when the last two teams met on Feb. 5. Haliburton will not play on Tuesday. a losing streak of six straight victory against Texas and a losses on the road. Th ey have who averages 14.4 points per Young, who combine to aver- sesses a negative rebounding man Oscar Tshiebwe and close game against TCU, both also lost six of the last seven game and is the team’s active age 17.4 points per game and margin this season. WVU av- sophomore Derek Culver will at home. overall, including three leader. 9.8 rebounds per game. erages over 40 rebounds per need to have an impactful With Haliburton out, Iowa straight. Inside, they will rely on of- The Mountaineers will game, while the Cyclones only performance. Th e inside duo State will rely on production Th e game on Tuesday is set fense from senior Michael Ja- look to benefi t from their in- average around 34. combines to score 21.4 points from sophomore Rasir Bolton, to tip at 9 p.m. and will be na- cobson and junior Solomon side game as Iowa State pos- To capitalize on this, fresh- and pull down 17.8 rebounds tionally televised on ESPNU.

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