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The other two teams hoping for a postseason berth are West Liberty State (7-3, 5-2) and the University of Charleston (7-3, 5-2). Prior to last weekend, the Golden Eagles looked to be poised to enter the playoffs. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Roundup: W.Va. State-WVU Tech mens hoops game called off Nov 6, 2007
West Liberty (7-3, 5-2) re-entered the rankings at No. 9 following its 27-13 win over the University of Charleston (7-3, 5-2) ... UC FOOTBALL TICKETS: All tickets to Saturdays game between the University of Charleston and Glenville State at UC Stadium will be available free of charge. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Review: Craig Morgan delivers goods Nov 5, 2007
Cheers to Andy Spradling and the University of Charleston for going out on a limb and trying something fresh. With the north side of the field near capacity, I would call the evening a success. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
West Liberty dashes UC playoff hopes Nov 4, 2007
The University of Charleston opened the game with a glorious 99-yard, 19-play work of art. Starting at their own 1, the Golden Eagles unleashed a flawless option offense that spread the ball to six different ball-carriers and receivers, consumed seven minutes, 36 seconds and produced the games first touchdown. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
UC hopes to keep playoff hopes alive Nov 3, 2007
West Virginia Conference and NCAA Division II playoff implications will be on the line when West Liberty invades University of Charleston Stadium for todays 1 p.m. game ... West Virginia State (6-2, 4-2 West Virginia Conference) at Shepherd (8-1, 6-1), 1 p.m. West Virginia State can earn a share of the WVC regular-season title but must win its final two regular-season games and hope the University of Charleston loses at least one more. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
By bouncing back, Yellow Jackets still alive Nov 2, 2007
In addition to defeating the Rams, the Jackets must hope the University of Charleston, which has only one WVC loss, loses one of its two remaining games. If those things happen, State would share the title with Shepherd, which ends its regular season Saturday, and possibly UC. (The conference does not have a tiebreaker. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
WVC coaches pick West Virginia State as preseason favorite Nov 1, 2007
Alderson-Broaddus grabbed four first-place votes to finish second, with the University of Charleston collecting the other two and landing third in the poll. (See poll, below. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Depleted W.Va. State edges UC in five sets Oct 31, 2007
West Virginia States Blair Ruddle (6) spikes toward University of Charlestons Amanda Wakeman (left) and Amy Jane Dill Tuesday night at Fleming Hall ... A boisterous crowd of about 200 at Fleming Hall in Institute saw an undermanned West Virginia State volleyball team nip West Virginia Conference rival University of Charleston Tuesday night in a dramatic 3-2 win. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Roundup: Concord tabbed WVC womens hoops favorite Oct 31, 2007
Fairmont State received four first-place votes and 211 points for second and the University of Charleston garnered the final two first-place votes and 208 points for third. Rounding out the top five were West Liberty (195 points) and Shepherd (167). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Shepherd tops WL in key WVC clash Oct 28, 2007
The University of Charleston, which was idle this week, is 5-1 in conference play ... Tyler Lazear threw for two touchdowns as Shepherd (8-1, 6-1) improved its conference home winning streak to 19 games and took sole possession of first place over the idle University of Charleston (7-2, 5-1). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
W.Va. State holds on against Glenville Oct 28, 2007
The win keeps the Jackets (6-2, 4-2) alive for the conference championship, as they trail Shepherd (8-1, 6-1) and the idle University of Charleston (7-2, 5-1) in the WVC standings, with a trip to Shepherd on the docket next week. After the game we had last week [a 68-7 loss at West Liberty], it was tough to get the guys back, said State coach Earl Monroe. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
College soccer: UC men lose, fall to 0-15 Oct 25, 2007
University of Charleston fell to host West Virginia Wesleyan Wednesday 3-0. Brandon Chagnard, Anthony Peters and Marc Ferrel scored the goals for the Bobcats (8-9-2) while Andrew Baldasare had five saves to blank the Golden Eagles (0-15-0). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
UC student dies after plunge from bridge Oct 25, 2007
A University of Charleston junior died early Wednesday morning after he fell from an interstate bridge and was struck by an SUV, police said. Friends and roommates told police that Ricardo Atkinson, 21, of Hurricane, began acting irrationally Tuesday evening, Charleston police Sgt. Shawn Williams said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
WVC could land two teams in D-II playoffs Oct 23, 2007
Shepherd and the University of Charleston are the conferences best bets for postseason play provided they win their remaining games and West Liberty and Glenville are still in contention. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
UCs Hunter shares weekly WVC award Oct 22, 2007
University of Charleston freshman quarterback DeRante Hunter has been named the West Virginia Conference co-offensive player of the week for his performance against Seton Hill Saturday. Hunter completed 12-of-13 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Eagles 41-38 win. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
W.Va. salsa gets another big bite Oct 21, 2007
said Cook-Garcia, a former University of Charleston basketball player who developed her salsa recipe as a child in Mexico, cooking for her 68 brothers and sisters in her parents orphanage. I sent them one e-mail. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Roundup: Concord men, Wesleyan women win WVC cross country crowns Oct 21, 2007
University of Charleston finished sixth in the womens division and eighth in the mens. WVU SOCCER: Sophomore Jason Bristol, making his first start, scored his first career goal to lead No. 20 West Virginia to a 1-0 mens win over No. 1 Connecticut Friday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Roundup: WVSUs Baronayte, Simms win WVC tennis honors Oct 19, 2007
The University of Charlestons Bre Moyle and Naha Rana were also selected to the all-conference team ... UC VOLLEYBALL: the University of Charleston volleyball team leads the nation in digs per game, according to statistics released by the NCAA. The ranking comes in wake of the Golden Eagles Dig for the Cure match tonight against Fairmont State beginning at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the match will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Oates delivers humanities lecture Oct 19, 2007
Author Joyce Carol Oates reads to an enthusiastic crowd at the University of Charleston on Thursday ... Im just so impressed with the beauty here, she told an audience of several hundred at the University of Charleston. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
UC womens tourney hopes take a hit Oct 18, 2007 Bulletin board: Oct. 17, 2007 Oct 17, 2007 Roundup: A-B, W.Va. State men ranked in preseason basketball poll Oct 16, 2007 West Virginia Conference roundup Oct 14, 2007 Roundup: Salem International defeats UC men 1-0 Oct 14, 2007 9 schools compete in Tournament of Bands Oct 14, 2007 Henry Harmon the mogul next door Oct 7, 2007 Shepherd rips UC 49-13 Oct 7, 2007 Roundup: W.Va. Wesleyan wins cross country meet Oct 7, 2007 Author Oates coming to city for humanities lecture Oct 7, 2007 UC visits Shepherd in key WVC showdown Oct 6, 2007 State marching bands to compete in tournament Oct 6, 2007 Big road games await UC, State Oct 4, 2007 Roundup: UC mens soccer falls to 0-11 Sep 30, 2007 W.Va. State looks to bounce back after first loss Sep 29, 2007 Canfield to be honored by PSC Sep 28, 2007 Tech, UC looking for homecoming wins Sep 28, 2007 Roundup: Tech women picked to win Mid-South basketball title Sep 27, 2007 UCs frosh QB working through rough spots Sep 26, 2007 Roundup: Late goal drops UC mens team to 0-10 Sep 26, 2007 Roundup: UCs Williams honored by WVC Sep 24, 2007 Interceptions help UC pick apart W.Va. State 49-32 Sep 23, 2007 Eagles, Jackets look for leg up in WVC Sep 22, 2007 UC-State rivalry? You bet Sep 21, 2007 Roundup: Seton Hill downs UC men Sep 20, 2007 Monroe has W.Va. State off to fast start Sep 19, 2007 UC, W.Va. State feature dominating defenses Sep 18, 2007 Late goal lifts D&E past UC 2-1 Sep 13, 2007 Towboat named for UC president (feature photo) Sep 12, 2007 UC ticket giveaway continues Sep 11, 2007 Bulletin board: Sept. 11, 2007 Sep 11, 2007 Defense carries UC past ECSU Sep 10, 2007 Volleyball Falls, 3-1, To West Virginia State Sep 8, 2007 Volleyball Earns 3-2 Victory Over Charleston Sep 8, 2007 UC looks to avenge last seasons loss to Elizabeth City Sep 8, 2007 UC women edged by Wesleyan Sep 6, 2007 WVC notebook: State travels to Lincoln for opener Sep 5, 2007 UC pharmacy building dedicated Sep 5, 2007 Roundup: WVU men pick up first win Sep 3, 2007 Findlay stifles UC offense in 20-0 win Sep 2, 2007 UC looks to go 2-0 during trip to Findlay Aug 30, 2007 Soccer roundup Aug 30, 2007 W.Va. schools make U.S. News list Aug 29, 2007 Roundup: Ohio Valley heads WVC golf poll, UC third Aug 28, 2007 Breaks go UCs way Aug 26, 2007 Herd Notebook: Clinic Success, Scrimmage Sat Aug 25, 2007 WVC football: UC meets Tusculum in opener Aug 25, 2007 Community briefs Aug 24, 2007 Roundup: Ripley boys top Sissonville 4-1 Aug 18, 2007 Bulletin board: Aug. 18, 2007 Aug 18, 2007 Honored for civic leadership Aug 16, 2007 Titans' Schundlemire steps up, out Aug 11, 2007 Roundup: Seven chosen for WVU Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2007 Teacher says he was fired for criticizing UC, not sex Aug 9, 2007 Growing up quickly Aug 8, 2007 UC coach undecided on QB job Aug 8, 2007 WVC football coaches pick Shepherd to defend title Aug 7, 2007 Fully recovered, Duty leads great friend Carter by one Aug 7, 2007 Experiment suggests limitations to carbon dioxide 'tree banking' Aug 7, 2007 Cox named WVU Tech cross country coach Jul 31, 2007 Rowed to recovery Jul 28, 2007 UC president expects softball field to be ready on time Jul 28, 2007 Clinton event open to public Jul 26, 2007 Clinton to hold public event Friday Jul 25, 2007 State, UC hoping to add to upward momentum Jul 21, 2007
A victory would have delivered a nice boost to the University of Charleston womens postseason soccer hopes. In light of UCs solid first-half play Wednesday afternoon at Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium, everything seemed in place for the Golden Eagles to avenge a painful September loss to Concord and position themselves for a possible berth in the West Virginia Conference tournament, which begins Oct. 29. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Logjam atop WVC football standings Oct 17, 2007
Shepherd, the University of Charleston, West Virginia State, West Liberty and Glenville are all in that mix. In addition, each of the five teams in the title hunt has at least two games scheduled against teams in that group during the last part of the season. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The West Virginia Humanities Councils 2007 Betsy K. McCreight Lecture in the Humanities will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Charleston. Speaker will be Joyce Carol Oates, the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
No. 6 Shepherd is the highest ranked WVC team, while the University of Charleston moved up a spot to No. 7 and Glenville State made its first appearance at No. 12. CHARLESTON TEAM THIRD: A team of 14-and-under Charleston players finished third in its five-team bracket in the USTA Junior Team Tennis Intermediate Championships Sunday in Tucson, Ariz. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
FAIRMONT DeRante Hunter rushed for 160 yards and threw two touchdown passes to lead the University of Charleston to a 35-9 win over Fairmont State on Saturday in a West Virginia Conference matchup. Hunter completed 8-of-10 passes for 141 yards. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Thomas Parra scored in the 58th minute on a free kick as Salem International (5-10) defeated the University of Charleston 1-0 in West Virginia Conference mens soccer Saturday at Salem. Leonardo Silver had nine saves for the Tigers, and Brent Wilson had four for UC (0-14). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Sissonville High Schools marching band enters the field during the Tournament of Bands State Championship at University of Charleston Stadium ... Judges selected Hurricane High School as the grand champion Saturday in the Tournament of Bands West Virginia State Championships conducted at University of Charleston Stadium. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
With Harmon standing in the background, McClendon and Ward introduced their company by presenting the University of Charleston with a $100,000 check for scholarships. Soon thereafter, Harmons company donated $1 million to the university. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
SHEPHERDSTOWN Shepherd used a bruising ground game and plenty of big plays to blow past the University of Charleston 49-13 in a West Virginia Conference showdown in front of a crowd of 4,815 Saturday at Ram Stadium. UC (5-2 overall, 3-1 WVC), which was riding a four-game winning streak, was one of two schools still undefeated in conference play and off to its best start since reviving its dormant program five years ago. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
UC SOCCER: Kerdyn Moe scored a second-half goal to lift Wheeling Jesuit over the visiting University of Charleston in a West Virginia Conference mens game Saturday. Brandon Reagan had one save for the Cardinals (7-4) while Fred Wilson had four for UC (0-12). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Oates comes to Charleston on Oct. 18 to deliver the Betsy K. McCreight Lecture in the Humanities at the University of Charleston. Joyce Carol Oates is one of Americas most prolific and acclaimed fiction writers. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Winning streaks aside, the loss at Glenville opened the door to, among others, the University of Charleston. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The second annual Tournament of Bands State Championship will be held at University of Charleston Stadium beginning at 5 p.m.. The marching band event will feature high school bands from West Virginia and the surrounding area competing to be named the 2007 State Champion. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The University of Charleston (5-1 overall, 3-0 conference) and West Liberty (4-1, 2-0) are the only two WVC teams unbeaten in league play. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins gave a clinic for area basketball coaches Saturday at Eddie King Gym on the University of Charleston campus ... Nicholas Cartwrights goal in the 56th minute provided the only scoring Saturday as visiting Mars Hill (N.C.) earned a 1-0 mens soccer victory over the University of Charleston. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
State was unable to overcome quarterback Kevin OBriens four interceptions in a 49-32 loss to the University of Charleston. OBrien, who leads the West Virginia Conference in passing yardage per game (256. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
In addition to graduating from Potomac State College, he holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from West Virginia University, and has taught both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in public relations at both Marshall University and the University of Charleston. The Canfields are parents of John, a Charleston attorney; Susan Canfield LeFew, a Charleston governmental relations executive; and Chris, vice president of the Virginia Tourism Commission. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
The University of Charleston (4-1) will also be celebrating homecoming as the Golden Eagles play host to winless Concord (0-4). UC, which sits atop the West Virginia Conference with a 2-0 league mark, has been keyed by a strong defense. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
UC SOCCER: Junior Katie Schubert scored three goals for her first career hat trick to lead West Virginia Wesleyan past the University of Charleston 5-0 in a West Virginia Conference womens game Wednesday in Buckhannon. Schubert also added an assist for the Bobcats (8-2-1 overall, 5-0-1 WVC) while Brittany Clark and Rebecca Davis added a goal apiece. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
University of Charleston freshman quarterback DeRante Hunter has committed just one turnover in two West Virginia Conference wins ... DeRante Hunter isnt about to give himself a free pass on his performance this season as the quarterback for the University of Charleston. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Jason Swope scored on a counterattack breakaway with 58 seconds left to give Pitt-Johnstown a 3-2 victory over the hard-luck University of Charleston at Triana Field. It was Swopes second goal, and it sent UC to 0-10. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
University of Charleston defensive back Mike Williams was named the West Virginia Conference defensive player of the week after intercepting three passes in the Golden Eagles win over West Virginia State Saturday. Williams returned two of the picks for touchdowns, helping UC to a 49-32 victory. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
In the early stages of successful seasons, West Virginia State was the team that had leaned on steady play from its young quarterback, while the University of Charleston had learned to absorb the occasional hiccup from its inexperienced QB.. At least, it was that way until Saturday. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Beginning at 1 p.m. today, State will play host to the University of Charleston at Lakin Field in a budding Kanawha Valley rivalry that gives each team a chance to take a strong step toward West Virginia Conference title contention. State is 2-0 for the first time since 2001 and opened WVC play last week with a 14-7 victory over Fairmont State. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Is West Virginia State vs. the University of Charleston a rivalry. After all, Saturdays 1 p.m. West Virginia Conference showdown at UC Stadium will be just the third football meeting between the neighboring schools. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Jordan Wedeo and Mike Oliver each netted one goal to lead Seton Hill to a 2-1 West Virginia Conference mens soccer win over the University of Charleston Wednesday. Alex Ray scored the only goal for UC, which fell to 0-9 overall and 0-3 in the WVC. Brent Wilson had 11 saves for Charleston while Parker Laabs tallied four for Seton Hill (2-4-1, 1-1). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Monroe and the Yellow Jackets take an unbeaten record into their early-season showdown with neighboring rival University of Charleston Saturday at Lakin Field in Institute. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
A year ago, they played an entertaining, back-and-forth game in front of 7,000 fans at University of Charleston Stadium. In that game, in which free tickets stirred interest and boosted attendance, the University of Charleston made use of two fourth-quarter turnovers in overcoming a one-point deficit to defeat West Virginia State 42-29. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The University of Charlestons Kyle Klingensmith (right) grabs the shirt of Davis s Cole Johnson as they battle for possession of the ball during their West Virginia Conference mens soccer game Wednesday night at Triana Field ... Ben Blairs goal with 28 seconds left gave visiting Davis s a 2-1 West Virginia Conference mens soccer win over the University of Charleston Wednesday at Triana Field. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Edwin Welch (left), president of the University of Charleston, received an unusual honor Tuesday: He had a towboat named after him ... Edwin Welch (left), president of the University of Charleston, received an unusual honor Tuesday: He had a towboat named after him. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
In what he hopes will be an annual salute to his alma mater, Don Tate is again giving away tickets to a University of Charleston football game. Tate, the CEO of the Fas-Chek grocery chain, already has begun distributing about 36,000 free tickets for UCs homecoming game against Concord at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at 18,000-seat University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
American Red Cross will sponsor blood drives from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at the Charleston Donor Center, 3326 MacCorkle Ave. S.E. Blood donations will also be accepted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the University of Charleston Rotunda, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. Most blood supply inventories are at a critical level. Call (800) GIVE LIFE for information. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The University of Charleston leaned on its defense Saturday, and the defense delivered. Josh Culbertson had two 1-yard touchdown runs in the second half and the Golden Eagles rebuffed several scoring opportunities for Elizabeth City State in earning a 17-8 victory in front of a crowd of 669 at UC Stadium. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
CHARLESTON, W. VA. - The Wayne State volleyball team (2-3) dropped a 3-1 decision to West Virginia State on Friday afternoon in the opening match of the Holiday Inn Classic, hosted by the University of Charleston. The Warriors took the first game but lost the following three to the Yellow Jackets. (Wsuathletics.com)
CHARLESTON, W. VA. - In its second match of the day at the Holiday Inn Classic on Friday, the Wayne State volleyball team (3-3) battled to a 3-2 win over the host University of Charleston. After dropping the first game, the Warriors took the next two. (Wsuathletics.com)
The University of Charleston will be looking to avenge last seasons loss to Elizabeth City State (N.C.) today when the Vikings visit UC Stadium for a 1 p.m. tilt. ECSU scored a 12-7 victory over the Golden Eagles in 2006, thanks in large part to UCs inability to hang on to the ball. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The womens soccer match between University of Charleston and West Virginia Wesleyan started at a fast pace but was later resolved in a defensive battle as the visiting Bobcats blanked UC 1-0 Wednesday night in front of more than 70 fans. Wesleyans Katie Schubert broke free for an unassisted goal 59 seconds into the game. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The University of Charleston will be glad to be back in the friendly confines of UC Stadium this weekend. After scoring a promising 27-13 over Tusculum to open the season, the Golden Eagles found themselves on the short end of a 20-0 shutout Saturday in Findlay, Ohio. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Students of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy applaud during a dedication ceremony of the programs facility on Tuesday ... Students of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy applaud during a dedication ceremony of the programs facility on Tuesday. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
UC SOCCER: The University of Charleston outshot Shippensburg (Pa. but suffered a 4-2 loss in womens soccer Sunday at Triana Field. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Findlay (Ohio) struck for two quick first-quarter touchdowns and the Oilers (1-0) went on to shut down the University of Charleston 20-0 Saturday afternoon in Findlay, Ohio. The Golden Eagles (1-1) committed five turnovers, including three interceptions, and managed only 154 yards of total offense. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The University of Charleston, fresh off a 27-23 come-from-behind win over Tusculum, will take to the road Saturday, traveling to Findlay (Ohio) University. It will be the season opener for the Oilers, who will be hoping to shred the memories of their disastrous 2-9 record a year ago. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Kay Stover of Davis s tries to control the ball in front of the University of Charlestons Katharine Newell during the schools West Virginia Conference womens soccer match Wednesday night at Triana Field ... The University of Charleston womens soccer team defeated Davis s 3-2 in overtime Wednesday at Triana Field. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The sad thing is that [the rankings are] important, because people read them and believe them, said University of Charleston President Ed Welch. I do not believe that they are reliable indicators of the academic quality of institutions. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Fairmont State was second with 178 points and four first-place votes, while the University of Charleston had 174 points and four first-place votes for third place. West Virginia State had 34 points and was voted last among the 15 conference schools. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Ever the religious man, University of Charleston coach Tony DeMeo admits to saying a few quick prayers Saturday afternoon as his teams fortunes hung in the balance. Turns out he needed every one of them. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
You can pickup free tickets for the University of Charleston hosting Tusculum College at 1 p.m. in Charleston, W.Va. at University of Charleston Stadium/Laidley Field. (Goherd.com)
While the majority of West Virginia Conference teams must wait another week to kick off their seasons or two weeks in the case of West Virginia State the University of Charleston will get down to business this afternoon when the Golden Eagles play host to Tusculum College at 1 p.m. at UC Stadium. Todays game will mark the first matchup between the schools, although WVC opponents are nothing new to the visiting Pioneers. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The University of Charleston announced four new appointments to its Board of Trustees on Thursday. Joining the universitys governing board immediately are Charleston lawyer Scott Long; Chesapeake Energy vice president Scott Rotruck; and Standard Labs Inc. board chairman Troy Stallard, according to a UC release. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
COLLEGE SOCCER: Marshalls womens soccer team will play host to the University of Charleston in an exhibition game in Huntington at Sam Hood Field at 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Rachel Lilly of Pinch, a University of Charleston student, will receive the Chapter Scholarship. All members are urged to attend and friends of the Woman of the Year are invited. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
University of Charleston president Ed Welch thanked all those who have made the universitys accomplishments possible when he was honored Wednesday with the Spirit of the Valley Award at the Embassy Suites hotel ... University of Charleston president Ed Welch thanked all those who have made the universitys accomplishments possible when he was honored Wednesday with the Spirit of the Valley Award at the Embassy Suites hotel. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The son of a baseball coach, Billings played baseball for the University of Charleston (W.Va. and graduated with a Sports Medicine degree. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Wells, a 6-7 center from Columbus, Ohio, was the first womens college basketall player to dunk in a game on Dec. 21, 1984 against the University of Charleston. She has a display in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and briefly toured with the Harlem Globetrotters. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
A popular University of Charleston administrator and teacher, who says he was fired last month for having sex with students, claims student-teacher relationships are common practice and he was singled out because he criticized the school. J. Wayne Jimmy Jones, 39, who worked at UC for about three years, posted an entry on his blog Wednesday afternoon with information about his firing, his admitted relationships with students one of whom he had a child with as well as several accusations... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The only other player under par is Anthony Reale of Charleston at 141, with University of Charleston player Brandon Reece at even-par 142. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The main objective for the University of Charleston during fall practice, other than getting in shape and sweating, is finding a quarterback. UC has big shoes to fill with the graduation of Ripley native Corey Isner, who left as the schools all-time leading passer. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Glenville State was picked second, followed by West Liberty, the University of Charleston, Fairmont State, Concord, West Virginia State, West Virginia Wesleyan and newcomer Seton Hill. UC received one first-place vote. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The 12-time champion eagled the 17th hole and finished with an even-par 70, tying him for second with University of Charleston standout Brandon Reece and former Ohio State player Jared Jones. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Other FACE researchers contributing to the ESA report were Kurt Johnsen of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, Adrien Finzi of Boston University, Seth Pritchard of the University of Charleston, Robert Jackson and Charles Cook of Duke and Kathleen Treseder of the University of California, Irvine. . (EurekAlert!)
Cox, the former cross country coach at the University of Charleston, will lead Tech in its first season competing in the NAIA and Mid-South Conference in the fall. Talk Back. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
After three or four weeks, he was able to run his customary six miles, starting at the University of Charleston and making a loop across the Southside Bridge, down the Boulevard, across the Kanawha City Bridge and back to UC. He does that three days a week now. In his prime years, he trained about 40 miles a week and routinely completed the Distance Run in under one hour, 35 minutes, or about six minutes, 20 seconds a mile. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Before the summer is over, the University of Charleston will begin a $1 million renovation to the Watt Powell Annex softball field ... Weve been in further conversation with [the city], said University of Charleston President Ed Welch. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Doors at University of Charleston will open at 3 p.m. Friday, with the event beginning at 3:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Talk Back. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The location has yet to be decided, though there was speculation Tuesday it would be held on the University of Charleston campus. That would come after Clintons fundraiser at the Charleston Marriott from 1 to 2:30 p.m., which will cost between $1,000 and $2,300 to attend. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
At the University of Charleston, second-year coach Tony DeMeo made liberal use of his underclassmen, building depth and experience that should pay off this season and in the future. The two West Virginia Conference teams will begin preseason workouts in a few weeks the Yellow Jackets on Aug. 9, the Golden Eagles on Aug. 4 and both are realistically positioned to look ahead optimistically, even beyond the usual high hopes of July and August. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
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