 In 1958, the Mountaineers had their first losing season in eight years, but their 4–0 record in SoCon play earned them a 5th conference title in six seasons.The 1958 season was the final season that West Virginia would win a conference championship under Lewis's tenure.The Mountaineers finished 3–7 in 1959, losing the final five games of the season by a combined score of 24–140.