On a humid evening in Morgantown, West Virginia, a sudden thunderstorm rolled over the campus as the Mountaineers faced Cal Poly in a Super Regional baseball game at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
As the storm intensified, a large event tent was lifted by a powerful gust and hurled into the stands, striking several spectators who were watching the game from the perimeter.
Immediate Response and Injuries
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, and five people were transported for treatment. Their injuries were described as non‑life‑threatening, and WVU Athletics confirmed the incident through the University Police Department.
WVU is working closely with local health‑care providers to support the affected individuals and is conducting a full safety review of the venue.
Game Resumes After Delay
Play was paused for roughly 90 minutes while the area was cleared and safety checks completed. The game then resumed, and the Mountaineers pulled away with a decisive 17‑1 victory.
The win secured West Virginia’s first-ever berth in the College World Series, a milestone that underscores the team’s resilience after the earlier disruption.