west virginia

For only the second time in program history the BYU basketball will square off against the West Virginia Mountaineers. In their first meeting as conference foes both squads are looking to build off recent wins. The Cougars are coming off an impressive home performance in a victory over the Texas Longhorns while the Mountaineers look to achieve back-to-back wins for the first time this season. As the season reaches its midpoint, a win on Saturday could prove to be of great importance for both squads. Here is a look at the West Virginia basketball team prior to its home clash with BYU.

When BYU boards a plane this weekend, the Cougars will be making their first trip to Morgantown, West Virginia.

Late heroics from Shaylee Gonzales lifted BYU women's basketball to a dramatic 58-57 win over No. 22 West Virginia, snatching their second straight upset victory to win the St. Pete Showcase in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Offensive coordinator Ty Detmer discusses a play call with quarterback Taysom Hill. (BYU Photo)

Taysom Hill passes the ball against UCLA. Hill and the Cougars take on West Virginia this week. (Ari Davis)

Rendering of a bunkhouse that will make up part of the new scouting leadership complex named after President Monson. The Thomas S. Monson Leadership Excellence Complex is scheduled for completion in 2020. (Boy Scouts of America)

The Cougarettes took home two national titles over the weekend. (Universe photo)

BYU receiver Cody Hoffman speaks with reporters during Media Day in June. Besides the struggles the BYU offense has faced over the last few weeks, which include putting points on the board, converting third down attempts and other key areas, there has been a bright spot on the offense. That is the play of wide receiver Cody Hoffman, one of the nation's leaders in college football.