The West Virginia University baseball squad is set to open its NCAA Regional campaign against Binghamton on May 29, a contest that will be streamed live on ESPN+ and the Mountaineers Sports Network.
A historic matchup looms
Seeded first in the regional and ranked No. 16 nationally, the Mountaineers arrive with a 39‑14 record after finishing second in the Big 12, while Binghamton enters as the fourth seed with a 31‑20 mark that includes an America East regular‑season title.
The game will be played at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown, W.Va., a venue that has witnessed 17 regional appearances in WVU history and marks the second appearance under head coach Steve Sabins.
Among the standouts for West Virginia, redshirt junior Maxx Yehl earned Big 12 Pitcher of the Year honors, and sophomore catcher Gavin Kelly leads the team with a .379 average, 13 homers and 48 RBI. Junior outfielder Armani Guzman tops the Big 12 with 30 stolen bases, while sophomore Matt Ineich has scored 55 runs this season.
Senior Paul Schoenfeld contributes a team‑high 17 doubles, and the Mountaineers’ pitching staff is anchored by Conner Griffin, who has logged 57.1 innings and 62 strikeouts.
Binghamton counters with a strong lineup, highlighted by catcher Tommy Popoff, second baseman Sean Sweeney and outfielder Matt Bolton, who leads the team at .349. The Bearcats also boast a 31‑20 record and a 17‑7 conference slate.
The matchup promises a clash of contrasting styles, with West Virginia’s power hitting and aggressive base running pitted against Binghamton’s disciplined approach. Fans can expect a high‑energy atmosphere as the Mountaineers look to extend their season.