3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Pounds Purple Eagles - WVU Football Preps For Tech (Episode 752)

One game. One overwhelming performance. And an impressive first impression. Year two of the Ross Hodge era began with a commanding 91-46 victory over Niagara, but the final score tells only part of the story. West Virginia didn't allow the Purple Eagles a single offensive rebound. Niagara committed more turnovers than it made field goals. And six Mountaineers scored in double figures in a performance that showcased both balance and defensive intensity. Among the most encouraging developments was the debut of freshman point guard Miles Sadler, who led WVU in scoring and flirted with a double-double in his first collegiate appearance. It's only one game, but the early evidence suggests the Mountaineers have plenty to build upon. In this episode, the "Guys" dissect the season opener, examine the numbers behind the lopsided victory and discuss what the performance reveals about Hodge's second team. Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations, while Brad Howe goes inside the numbers with Spreads on Stats. Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing. The crew returns Thursday with a preview of Saturday's football game at Texas Tech and Friday's basketball matchup against Stetson.