WVU vs. Niagara PREVIEW- Can Ross Hodge Avoid an Opening Night Scare?

WVU basketball is BACK—and Niagara already showed against Syracuse that it won’t go quietly! Ross Hodge and the Mountaineers open the regular season November 2, but could the Purple Eagles make opening night uncomfortable in Morgantown? Niagara trailed Syracuse by just FIVE points with 1:47 remaining before the Orange pulled away for a 71–58 exhibition win. On Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down Niagara’s overhauled roster, the players to watch, and how WVU can keep the Purple Eagles from hanging around. Plus, what do we need to see from Miles Sadler, Joson Sanon and the Mountaineers? From controlling the glass to defending the perimeter, we examine the keys to starting the season with a convincing win. Are you expecting WVU to roll, or could Niagara make this a fight? Drop your score prediction in the comments, subscribe, and join the conversation!