Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Monongalia County Center hosted its first winter farmers market of 2026 where local vendors offered homegrown produce + shared tips on growing techniques. The market is held every other Saturday, with the next event scheduled for Jan. 17. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Defensive lineman Will LeBlanc, a 3-star transfer from UT-Permian Basin, committed to WVU on Jan. 2. The 6-foot-5 player recorded 32 tackles last season and now adds needed size for Coach Rich Rodriguez’s team with three years of eligibility remaining. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU women’s basketball remains unbeaten in Big 12 play as the team faces Kansas State today in Manhattan, aiming for a second straight road win (the Mountaineers hit a season-high 13 three-pointers in their last game). The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Morgantown girls basketball team defeated Nitro 70 to 52 at the Rowdie Center on Saturday. Junior Brenna Nelson led with 20 points as the Mohigans outscored Nitro 25 to 8 in the fourth quarter, improving to 7 to 2 ahead of a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. game against Parkersburg. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU fell 80-59 to Iowa State as the team struggled to secure rebounds without day-to-day forward Brenen Lorient (a key scorer averaging 10.7 points per game). Coach Ross Hodge said extra second-chance points cost the Mountaineers in the loss. The Dominion Post
- ➤ A photo gallery shows Madison Ancell racing to the basket during a heated game between the Mohigans and Nitro Girl's Basketball on Saturday afternoon, offering local fans a glimpse into a fast-paced match that energized the community. The Dominion Post
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The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.
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WVU vs. Arizona State Women's Basketball Game
7-9 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Check for ticket info — It's Mountaineer basketball at its finest! Leave it all on the court!
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Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Free trial for streaming — Catch the live action as Baylor faces West Virginia in an exciting college basketball showdown.
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