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GAME VITALS

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 8:00PM ET

Location: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPN+

Announcers: James Westling and Reid Gettys

Online Streaming: Available exclusively on ESPN+

Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network by Learfield (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM Channel 380 & Streaming Channel 970 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi and Brad Howe

Betting Odds: Houston -17.