Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Morgantown are invited to donate unwrapped toys valued at $5 or more for the 26th annual Toy Mountain drive—aimed at helping underprivileged children. Donations—accepted at campus locations or by mail—will be collected through Nov. 28 and delivered to Christian Help on Dec. 1. West Virginia University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown earned its second consecutive A safety grade from The Leapfrog Group for protecting patients from harm — a sign of its strong commitment to patient safety. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harlan Obioha led WVU to a 71 to 49 win over Pitt on Thursday with 19 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots—fans cheered his dominant play. The Mountaineers improved to 4 to 0 with strong support from teammates—solidifying a turnaround after a recent skid. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown High Football, led by sophomore quarterback Maddox Twigg — who recorded 26 touchdowns and 2,239 yards in a 9-1 season — earned the top seed in Class AAAA. The team will host No. 16 Buckhannon-Upshur today in the opening round and aims to win the state championship. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown claimed the Class AAAA championship by defeating Hedgesville at the Charleston Coliseum with set scores of 25 to 22, 25 to 20, 16 to 25 and 25 to 14. The Mohigans started strong and built momentum to secure their second state title in three years. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia men’s soccer lost 3-2 to Marshall in double overtime at Dick Dlesk Stadium on Wednesday night, ending their chance to repeat as Sun Belt Conference champions. Marshall advanced to host UCF in the title game—deciding the match with a penalty kick in the final minutes. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Paige Brink was named Athlete of the Week by Bridge Sports Complex after her strong performance at Morgantown High School—she earned this honor with competitive play that impressed local coaches. WDTV
- ➤ Joe Brocato previews the 12th week of college and high school football this weekend—WVU will play in Tempe while Marshall visits Ge. The preview also covers key matchups in basketball, soccer, and volleyball state tournaments. MetroNews
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Dessert Tasting Evening at The Onyx Room
4-6 p.m. — The Onyx Room — Taste decadent desserts and explore the venue for your next celebration.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique blend of rock and classical music in a candlelit atmosphere.
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West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern Lady Tigers
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Mountaineers take on the Lady Tigers in a competitive basketball showdown.
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Women's Basketball: West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out an exciting clash between the Mountaineers and the Yellow Jackets in women's basketball action.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater while enjoying festive activities and prizes.
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