West Virginia Basketball Defeats Maryland in Ross Hodge Era's First Scrimmage

West Virginia's football team faces challenges in key performance metrics such as third-down conversions and time of possession, while TCU has issues with penalty yards, yet both teams display competitive red zone efficiency. Recently, West Virginia football suffered a significant loss to UCF, whereas TCU secured a close win over Baylor. Meanwhile, the West Virginia men's basketball team, under new head coach Ross Hodge, showed promise by winning a closed-door preseason scrimmage against Maryland, highlighted by standout performances from transfers Honor Huff and Treysen Eaglestaff. Hodge's leadership is expected to bring a renewed energy and competitive edge to the basketball program, with the regular season set to begin shortly. Additionally, West Virginia's No. 1-ranked rifle team continues its strong season with an upcoming road match, maintaining top national scoring averages. Overall, West Virginia's sports programs are navigating a mix of challenges and optimism as they prepare for their respective seasons.