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WHEN/WHERE

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Tip-Off Time: Noon EST

Where: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia

WVU Basketball | Photo taken by Katie MacCrory

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPNU | DirecTV 208, Dish 141

TV Crew: Pete Sousa and Lance Blanks

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) | SiriusXM 158 or 199

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi & Jay Jacobs

Betting Odds: West Virginia -6.5, Total 145 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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