
Mountaineers Rally in Ninth to Top Wildcats 11-9
A dramatic ninth-inning comeback propelled the West Virginia Mountaineers past the Kentucky Wildcats, 11-9, and secures a Monday showdown for a Super Regional berth.
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A dramatic ninth-inning comeback propelled the West Virginia Mountaineers past the Kentucky Wildcats, 11-9, and secures a Monday showdown for a Super Regional berth.

A dramatic ninth‑inning surge propels WVU past Kentucky, setting up a decisive home game on Monday.

West Virginia’s baseball team, bolstered by a strong outing from Dawson Montesa, faces Kentucky in a make‑or‑break game on Sunday night, with odds and projected starters shaping the narrative.
Kentucky and West Virginia meet in the NCAA Morgantown Regional final, with a potential winner‑take‑all game on Monday. The Wildcats seek their third Super Regional appearance in four years, while the host Mountaineers chase a historic breakthrough.

In a surprising turn, Luke Braham, a highly touted offensive line prospect from Morgantown, announced his pledge to Virginia Tech, passing up West Virginia and a slate of other major programs.

Ahead of an elimination showdown in Morgantown, Wake Forest is projected to defeat West Virginia 9‑5, leveraging a potent lineup while the Mountaineers grapple with inexperienced pitching.

The Demon Deacons and the Mountaineers meet in an elimination game of the NCAA Baseball Tournament Regionals on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a spot in the regional championship on the line.

West Virginia’s Mountaineers host Wake Forest in a winner‑takes‑all regional showdown, with live updates and a confirmed starting lineup.

West Virginia’s season hangs in the balance as the Mountaineers prepare for a win‑or‑go‑home clash with Wake Forest at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The NCAA Tournament's Morgantown Regional pits the No. 3 seed Kentucky against the No. 16 seed West Virginia, a matchup steeped in recent history and high stakes.

West Virginia opened the Morgantown Regional with a 10-1 victory over Binghamton, highlighted by a fourth-inning home run and a six-inning outing from Chansen Cole.
Kentucky overcame an early deficit and a late homer to beat Wake Forest 6‑5, powered by a five‑run sixth inning and clutch performances from Braxton Van Cleave, Carson Hansen and Jayce Tharnish.

The No. 16 West Virginia Mountaineers will host the Binghamton Bearcats on Friday evening at Kendrick Family Ballpark, marking the first-ever encounter between the programs. The game, streaming live on ESPN+, kicks off at 5:00 p.m. EST.

The first day of regionals features 32 matchups, with teams vying to advance through super regionals and ultimately compete in the College World Series from mid‑June.
The Wildcats, seeded third, aim to overcome Wake Forest and advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament, a feat they have never achieved on the road.

The Mountaineers will face Binghamton on May 29 in Morgantown, entering the game with a strong record and key player highlights.

The West Virginia University baseball team will begin NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Binghamton, and the university has released a comprehensive parking plan for fans attending the event.
The Demon Deacons clinch another NCAA Tournament spot, entering the Morgantown Regional as the second seed and set to face Kentucky on May 29.

West Virginia University will open the NCAA Baseball Tournament regional in Morgantown, facing Binghamton at Kendrick Family Ballpark, with a 39‑14 record and a shot at the College World Series.

The Mountaineers, seeded No. 16, will face Binghamton, Kentucky and Wake Forest, with coach Steve Sabins viewing a recent loss to Kansas as motivation for a deeper tournament run.

The Wildcats earned a coveted No. 3 seed in the Morgantown regional and will open against Wake Forest at noon on Friday.

First‑year coach Chris Pollard leads a 36‑21 Virginia squad into the NCAA Tournament, facing Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg. The team looks to extend a tradition of postseason success that includes a 2015 national championship.

The Mountaineers will learn their matchups tomorrow, marking a historic moment for West Virginia baseball.

The Mountaineers will host an NCAA Baseball Regional for the third time, offering ticket priority to season holders, free student tickets, and a pathway to a third straight Super Regional.