The rivalry with Marshall on the hardwood is alive and well, even with the departure of Big East regulars in Pitt, Louisville, Syracuse and Georgetown, the Mountaineers are guaranteed to play the Thundering Herd in Charleston each year.
The two teams, the only Division I programs in the state of West Virginia, have met up in basketball each year since 1978. The Mountaineers own a 32-11 advantage over Marshall in the overall standings and the team looks to add another in the win column tonight.
For the 24th year in a row, the annual Capital Classic game will be held at the Charleston Civic Center.