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THE BELOVED MASCOT OF WVU
The Mountaineer mascot is one of the most cherished of all WVU athletic traditions.
Mountaineer Appearance RequestSince 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.
Cade Kincaid, 2025
Kincaid, a junior accounting major minoring in finance, business data analytics, and business ethics and prosperity, was named the 2025-26 Mountaineer mascot.
A member of the Honors College, Kincaid serves as a peer mentor and ambassador for the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics and as a member of Delta Sigma Pi, where he engages in various community service projects to benefit the Ronald McDonald House and Empty Bowls Monongalia.
Carrying on his family’s legacy at WVU, Kincaid said he is proud to be the face of a land-grant, R1 institution and Power Four school that competes against other prominent athletic teams in the Big 12 Conference.
Lawson Hill, 1934-35
Lawson Hill was the first official Mountaineer in 1934.
Boyd "Slim" Arnold, 1937-39
In 1937, Boyd "Slim" Arnold was the first Mountaineer to wear buckskins.
Natalie Tennant, 1990-91
In 1991, Natalie Tennant was the first female Mountaineer.
