The naming rights to West Virginia’s home basketball venue since 1970 have been sold in an effort to increase revenue within the Mountaineers’ athletic department.

WVU announced Thursday a 10-year partnership has been agreed on with Hope Gas to rename what was formerly the WVU Coliseum the Hope Coliseum — the first name change in the 55-year history of the building.

The change that covers naming rights, sponsorship and future donations to the athletic program also helps to solidify the Coliseum’s status for future years.

Most importantly, it provides a financial boost and annual revenue stream for WVU athletics and its multimedia rights partner, Mountaineer Sports Properties.

“I would like to thank WVU and Mountaineers across the state for this exciting opportunity to continue to inves

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