Episodes

  • MEC This Week - Episode 21

    MEC This Week - Episode 21
    Feb 17 2023
    We are quickly approaching the Mountain East Conference (MEC) tournament at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.

    Seeding races on the men's and women's sides are shaping up to be an interesting last few games.

    The MEC also announced that it would move its conference baseball tournament to the GoMart Ballpark in Charleston.

    Reid Amos, the MEC Commissioner, discussed yesterday's announcement and its meaning for the conference. What impact will it have? What should we expect from the men's and women's basketball tournaments in a few weeks?

    Jenna Eckleberry, the Frostburg State women's head basketball coach, stops by to discuss her team's season. She discusses the Bobcats' memorable game against West Libert on West Liberty. Coach Eckelberry also discusses the impact of Emilee Weakley.

    Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for another edition of MEC This Week.

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    46 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 20

    MEC This Week - Episode 20
    Feb 4 2023
    Today will feature big-time games with important wins on the line.

    Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back for another edition of MEC This Week. The two discuss the important matchups and storylines for the weekend.

    Justin Caldwell, the Glenville State men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss the Pioneers' impressive season so far. What has worked well for them? What has changed lately that was not working earlier this season? What has Jordan Turbo Smith meant to this year's team?

    Mickayla Perdue, a Glenville State Lady Pioneers guard, discusses her season. What led her to choose Glenville State? How much of an impact did head coach Kim Stephens play into her decision?

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    26 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 19

    MEC This Week - Episode 19
    Jan 26 2023
    This past weekend in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) had just about everything you could have asked for in both men's and women's hoops.

    A few memorable moments last weekend included Wheeling University picking up the upset victory over West Liberty by hanging 114 points, the University of Charleston holding off West Virginia State, and the Notre Dame College (OH) women's team staying at arm's length.

    Chris Richardson, the Wheeling Cardinals head basketball coach, joins Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy on today's episode of MEC This Week. Coach Richardson discusses how big of a boost Saturday's victory was, leading scorer John Korte's season so far, what Brent Price is doing differently this season, and more.

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    29 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 18

    MEC This Week - Episode 18
    Jan 19 2023
    We continue seeing huge performances within the Mountain East Conference this season.

    Briggs Parris, a Fairmont State Falcon guard, joins the program and discusses his season thus far. What has this season been like for him? What did the 25-point win over West Liberty mean for Fairmont State last Saturday? How did he end up in Marion County?

    Lauren Calhoun, a forward for the Wheeling Cardinals and the MEC Women's Player of the Week, stops by and discusses her incredible performances last week. What led her to get into student teaching? How is this season going with the Cardinals?

    Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for the latest edition of MEC This Week!

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    29 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 17

    MEC This Week - Episode 17
    Jan 12 2023
    The first podcast of 2023 has arrived!

    There is more stuff going on than we have time. This weekend should provide for an entertaining set of games, including the West Liberty vs Fairmont State matchup in Marion County.

    Ben Howlett, West Liberty Hilltoppers men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss his team's hot start to the season. What has he seen from a few of his new faces, including Stephen Cannady? What did he and his staff learn whenever they played two games in Las Vegas?

    Stephanie Anderson, Fairmont State Falcons women's head basketball coach, joins the show, and she discusses what has changed in her first few years as a head coach. She also discusses the impact that former George Washington Patriot Katy Darnell has had on this year's team.

    Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for Episode 17 of MEC This Week.

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    31 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 16

    MEC This Week - Episode 16
    Dec 22 2022
    Happy holidays from us to you! Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back one last time before we transition to 2023.

    Daniel Mondragon, Davis & Elkins men's head basketball coach, stops by to discuss his team's 9-4 start. What has gone right for the Senators? What do they have to do differently heading into the second half of the season? Breland Walton, a Beckley-Woodrow Wilson product, returns into the rotation. How much of an immediate impact will he play?

    Anna Kowalska, Wheeling University women's head basketball coach, joins the program. She chats about her team's surprise start this season. What has she been focusing on in her first season? How has the transition gone from Life University to Wheeling?

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    To check out the latest news and notes regarding the MEC click here.
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    30 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 15

    MEC This Week - Episode 15
    Dec 19 2022
    Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy return for the latest edition of MEC This Week!

    They were joined by Todd May, Concord Mountain Lions men's head basketball coach, and Charles Marshall, West Virginia State women's head basketball coach.

    Travis and Taylor also discussed the latest men's and women's news and notes.

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    You can find the video version at wvmetronews.com.
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    40 mins
  • MEC This Week - Episode 14

    MEC This Week - Episode 14
    Dec 1 2022
    The men's and women's basketball season is fully underway, with conference play providing exciting games and moments. Wrestling has also kicked off, and it should be an exciting season on the mats.

    Dwaine Osborne, University of Charleston men's head basketball coach, joins the show. He discusses his team's slow start to the season, what the Golden Eagles need to clean up moving forward, rallying guys to get them back on track, and more.

    Danny Irwin, West Liberty head wrestling coach, discusses his team's success so far, how he ended up in West Virginia, and what has been the recipe for success for the Hilltoppers wrestling program, among other wrestling topics.

    Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy each week as they chat with different Mountain East Conference personalities.

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    Check out the Mountain East Conference website at mountaineast.org for all the latest.
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    37 mins