For the first time in program history, the West Virginia University Mountaineers have punched their ticket to the Men's College World Series, doing so in dramatic fashion against Cal Poly. After a 12-2 win on Friday, the team erupted for a 17-1 triumph on Saturday, a game that was briefly halted by a 90‑minute weather delay with two outs in the eighth inning.
A Milestone in Morgantown
The Mountaineers' offense exploded early, plating seven runs in the second inning and adding three more in the third. They continued to pull away, tacking on two runs each in the next three frames before sealing the victory with a single run in the seventh.
Hosting the Super Regionals in Morgantown added a electric atmosphere, as fans witnessed a historic moment for the university's baseball program. The team's 29-3 aggregate score over the two games underscored their dominance throughout the series.
WVU now awaits the winner of the Super Regional showdown between Troy University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a matchup that will determine their opponent in the championship series slated to begin on June 12.
Cal Poly's season concluded at 39-24, ending a run that saw the Mustangs finish as runners-up in a tightly contested series.