West Virginia High School Basketball - University nips Wayne
January 27, 2024: Morgantown, WV 26508 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the University Hawks (Morgantown, WV) and the visiting Wayne Pioneers (Wayne, WV), saw University's basketball squad hold off Wayne by a count of 71-69.
With the victory, University upgrades its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Wheeling Central Catholic (Wheeling, WV) to play the Maroon Knights in a Freelance challenge on Monday, January 29. The Maroon Knights come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Wheeling Central Catholic won 78-70 in their recent league challenge against St. Marys (St. Marys, WV)
Next up, the Pioneers play the Scott Skyhawks (Madison, WV) in a Cardinal challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Wayne will attempt to upgrade on its 13-1 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 63-40 league win over Lincoln County (Hamlin, WV).