All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Pope scores 23 but ‘Cats fall to UC, 89-74

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Senior guard Tommie Pope powered his way to a career-high 23 points as the West Virginia Wesleyan (1-12, 0-7) men’s basketball team dropped a home game to Charleston (10-2, 6-1) by a score of 89-74 at the Rockefeller Center on Wednesday (Jan. 5) night.
 
WVWC Leaders
Jayden Hibbitt recorded a game-high 25 points. Hibbitt has eclipsed 20 points in seven games this season. Braeden McGrew and Pope each pulled down five rebounds. Pope led the ‘Cats with five assists and three steals.
 
Charleston Leaders
Keith Williams was the leading scorer for the Golden Eagles with 23 points. Eddie Colbert III crashed the glass for eight rebounds, distributed four assists and forced two steals. Colbert III contributed 19 points to his stat line.
 
Inside the First Half
McGrew and Pope hit the Bobcats’ first two field goals of the game to put WVWC up 4-0 early. The Golden Eagles responded by accumulating their best scoring run of 13 straight points to take a nine-point lead. Pope drilled his only three-point bucket of the night to end the UC scoring run. 
 
With WVWC trailing by 12 points, Tyler Slone connected on a three to put the ‘Cats within single digits. Hibbit put back a layup and brought the Bobcats within seven points with 3:33 remaining in the first half. Pope scored his 19th point of the first half on a floating jump shot to close the gap to four points. A McGrew made jump shot with 40 seconds to go put te Bobcats within two points. UC scored four consecutive points to end the first half. Wesleyan trailed 52-45 at the intermission.
 
Inside the Second Half
WVWC trailed by four points two times in the second half after successful field goals from Hibbitt and John Ibukunoluwa. Hibbitt scored five consecutive points and brought Wesleyan within four points at the 14:01 mark. UC answered with a six-point scoring run and regained a double-digit lead at the midway point in the second half. Hibbitt scored 14 points in the second half and went 6-9 from the field. The Golden Eagles secured a road victory by a score of 89-74.
 
Up Next
The Bobcats are scheduled to play on the road at West Virginia State on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Raising the Jolly Roger With… Garrett Cutright

Buckhannon-Upshur senior Garrett Cutright, a multi-sport athlete headed to WVU for petroleum engineering, reflects on favorite moments, coaches, family influences, and advice for future Buccaneers.
WVWC Volleyball

Wesleyan volleyball takes down Yellow Jackets in straight sets

West Virginia Wesleyan swept West Virginia State 25–22, 25–23, 25–23 behind 14 kills from Lisdarelyn Grassals, strong defense led by Alexis Moeschler’s 22 digs, and efficient attacking from Bhrooke Axe and Emily Denison.
BUHS Girls Soccer Feature Image

Hollen First Team, Triplett and Hughes Second Team All-Conference in soccer

Buckhannon-Upshur senior Sidney Hollen earned First Team Big 10 All-Conference honors in girls soccer while teammates Mallory Hughes and Haley Triplett were named to the Second Team as Eryn Ashcraft was voted Player of the Year.
BUHS Boys Soccer Feature Image

Three soccer Bucs earn Second-Team All-Conference honors

Three Buckhannon-Upshur juniors — forward Coby Smith, midfielder Deacon Thorne and defender Zack Simmons — were named to the 2025 All Big 10 Conference Second Team, with Bridgeport sweeping top honors.

Seven Upshur County FFA members earn American FFA Degrees

Seven Upshur County FFA members — McKinley Bonnett, Corbin George, Dakota Cowger, Emily Evans, Issac Kimble, Kari Gay and Bryce Cogar — earned American FFA Degrees at the 98th National FFA Convention for demonstrated leadership, SAE achievement and community service.

Upshur County Commission Agenda: November 13, 2025

The Upshur County Commission will meet November 13, 2025, and officials published the meeting agenda outlining items to be addressed.

Joyce Taylor Crites

Joyce Taylor Crites, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, died November 9, 2025, leaving a legacy of faith, hospitality, and family, survived by daughter Suzanne Sheets, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.

Patrichia “Patty” Stump Hall

Patrichia “Patty” Stump Hall, 89, died November 6, 2025, at home; a retired medical office worker, devoted mother and cat lover who enjoyed Harley rides and square dancing, she will be cremated per her request.

WVWC volleyball players earn MEC weekly honors

West Virginia Wesleyan teammates Bhrooke Axe and Alexis Moescher were named the Mountain East Conference Volleyball Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week after helping the Bobcats to wins over Concord and Glenville State.