Mountaineers favored in series vs. struggling Cougars

The West Virginia Mountaineers are returning to Morgantown for a weekend series against the Houston Cougars, who currently stand as the worst team in the Big 12. This matchup follows a recent 3-1 neutral site victory for the Mountaineers over Penn State in Hagerstown, Maryland. The series is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 17th, at 6:30 p.m. ET, continuing on Saturday, April 18th, at 4 p.m. ET, and concluding on Sunday, April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET.

Fans can catch all three games via streaming on ESPN+. Radio broadcasts will also be available through the Mountaineers Sports Network. As anticipated, the Mountaineers are substantial favorites for the series opener, with betting odds reflecting a strong advantage. No additional betting lines, such as run lines or over/unders, were available as of early Friday morning.