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West Virginia University, more commonly known as WVU, is a public university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The university, which is home to nearly 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students, was founded as the Agricultural College of West Virginia on February 7, 1867. The school’s motto is “Πίστει τὴν ἀρετήν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν,” a Greek phrase which translates to “To faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge.”
The current school president is E. Gordon Gee, who leads an academic staff of 1,870 and an administrative staff of more than 7,500.
West Virginia University Facts
School Colors: Old Gold and Blue
Campus Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Founded: 1867
Mascot: The Mountaineer
Tuition: In-state: $8,376 Out-of-state: $23,616
Attendance / Number of Students: 29,175
Conference: Big 12 Conference
West Virginia Mountaineers Cheerleaders
West Virginia’s Spirit Program features two co-ed cheer teams and one dance program. The Gold Team, which cheers at football and men’s basketball games, is led by coaches Christy Bryan-Davis and Kris Davis. The Blue Team, responsible for appearances at women’s basketball games, is coached by Shannon Gaskins-Elliot.
The Dance Team appears at both men’s and women’s basketball games.
“The West Virginia University Spirit Programs help to encourage and promote spirit for Athletic and University events. The purpose of the West Virginia Spirit Program is to support Intercollegiate Athletics and West Virginia University while carrying out the University’s mission in an appropriate manner and dress,” the school’s athletic site reads.
West Virginia Men’s Basketball Team
Nickname: Mountaineers
Head Coach: Bob Huggins
School Rank: No. 15 (AP), No. 5 seed (NCAA Tournament)
Betting Line: 30/1
The West Virginia Mountaineers men’s basketball team is in its 11th season under the direction of head coach Bob Huggins.
During the 2017-18 campaign, the Mountaineers earned a 26-10 record and finished in the top 15 of the AP Top 25 Poll to punch their ticket to the 2018 NCAA Tournament. West Virginia kicked off the season by bringing home the AdvoCare Invitational championship.
West Virginia entered the tournament as a No. 5 seed in the East Regional as an at-large team. After earning wins over Murray State and Marshall, the Mountaineers punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 to secure a matchup with the nation’s No. 1 seed, Villanova.
Fight Song (Video & Lyrics):
Let’s give a rah for West Virginia
And let us pledge to her anew,
Others may be black or crimson,
but for us it’s Gold and Blue.
Let all our troubles be forgotten,
Let college spirit rule,
We’ll join and give our loyal efforts
For the good of our old school.It’s West Virginia, It’s West Virginia
The Pride of every Mountaineer.
Come on you old grads, join with us young lads,
It’s West Virginia now we cheer!
Now is the time, boys, to make a big noise
No matter what the people say,
For there is naught to fear; the gang’s all here,
So hail to West Virginia, Hail