A Mountaineer's Arizona Assignment
Logan Powell, a freshly‑graduated Mountaineer who earned his B.A. this past Saturday, is trading the familiar hills of Morgantown for the desert heat of Surprise, Arizona. The journey will cover more than 1,800 miles each way, a trek that Powell says feels like a natural next step after years of writing for the campus paper and dreaming of national sports stories.
WVU Baseball enters the 2026 Big 12 Tournament as the No. 2 seed and is ranked No. 9 in the D1 Baseball national poll. Their first game arrives on Thursday, opening a doubleheader that pits No. 9 BYU against No. 12 Texas Tech. The victor of that matchup will later meet No. 7 TCU, with the winner then facing WVU in the quarterfinal round.
Tournament Format and WVU's Path
The tournament structure means every game carries added weight; a single loss could reshape the bracket. Powell plans to be on the ground for every contest, not only to chronicle WVU's performance but also to spotlight the broader storylines unfolding across the field.
Powell's coverage will include game recaps, player and coach interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes commentary from fans and staff. He expects WVU's elite pitching staff and a potent batting lineup to translate into strong showings, but he remains cautious, noting that the competition is fierce and every inning will matter.
Fans will be able to follow play‑by‑play action on 100.9 FM The Torch and its affiliate stations, while ESPN will broadcast the tournament on television. Powell believes the combination of radio and TV coverage will give listeners and viewers a comprehensive view of the Mountaineers' run.