Baseball

Trojans and Mountaineers clash in decisive CWS showdown

June 16 matchup at TD Ameritrade Park will determine which team advances to face North Carolina

The 2026 College World Series will see a rematch between the Troy Trojans and the West Virginia Mountaineers on Tuesday, June 16, at 1 p.m. Central Time, as both teams vie for a spot in the next round.

Game details and broadcast

Coverage will be carried by ESPN, with a live stream available through Fubo, giving fans the choice to watch either on television or online.

Tickets for the contest are being sold on StubHub, where prices are currently hovering around $25, making the game accessible to a wide audience.

The weather forecast for the day calls for sunny skies and a high of 82 degrees, suggesting comfortable conditions for both players and spectators.

What’s at stake

The winner of Tuesday’s game is scheduled to meet the University of North Carolina on Wednesday, June 17, adding a layer of anticipation to the tournament’s schedule.

Betting markets have positioned West Virginia as a slight favorite, with BetMGM listing the Mountaineers at 2½ runs ahead of Troy, according to the latest odds.

The broader CWS schedule continues through mid‑June, featuring a series of games that showcase the nation’s top collegiate teams, with additional matchups and times detailed in the official tournament calendar.

Looking ahead

Should Troy advance, they will look to build on their recent 12‑8 victory over Ole Miss, while West Virginia aims to extend its early‑round momentum after a 7‑5 win in the first meeting.

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