Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a press conference Friday, WVU President Michael Benson, Hope Gas President and CEO Morgan O’Brien and Athletics Director Wren Baker announced that the WVU Coliseum was renamed Hope Coliseum as part of a deal that generated a new revenue stream. The iconic facility will soon get planned upgrades including blue and gold exterior lighting — a change to refresh the space and honor local heritage. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ WVU’s Purinton House, built in 1904 and now home to the Office of Global Affairs, is receiving a $1.3 million restoration to repair its front porch and portico—work that will finish on Nov. 21. The project is funded by a grant from the governor’s office and guided by the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he will push for the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project to give West Virginia real benefits instead of treating the state as just a transit route—he insists the project must support local energy needs as it advances. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A local column critiqued WVU’s football program for poor execution and a lack of discipline under coach Rich Rodriguez after the team fell to Utah 48—14, noting mixups and bad decisions that made the loss worse. The Dominion Post
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
5-8 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Check for ticket pricing — Experience high-energy collegiate volleyball action as the Wildcats take on the Mountaineers.
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BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's volleyball match between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Watch an exciting clash between the Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia Mountaineers in women's volleyball.
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Cody Clayton Eagle Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience the electrifying energy and heartfelt authenticity of West Virginia's own singer-songwriter, Cody Clayton Eagle.
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Miles for Migraine West Virginia
9:30-11:30 AM — Hazel Ruby McQuain Park — Participation fee applicable — Walk or run to support Migraine & Headache awareness in a scenic park.
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