Mountaineers Secure Super Regional Hosting
The Mountaineers have etched another chapter in their storied program, advancing to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament with a 6‑5, 10‑inning victory over Kentucky.
Armani Guzman’s clutch single in the tenth inning capped a rally sparked by Brodie Kresser’s leadoff hit, turning a 5‑5 tie into a winning run.
West Virginia’s offense methodically chipped away at Kentucky’s pitching, with Guzman opening the third with a bunt single and stealing second before Paul Schoenfeld’s groundout brought him home.
The Mountaineers built early leads, including a four‑run fifth that featured a double by Matthew Graveline and a solo homer from Gavin Kelly, but Kentucky answered with back‑to‑back homers to force extra innings.
The win marks the team’s third consecutive Regional championship and sets up a historic first‑time hosting of a Super Regional against Cal Poly, a milestone for the program.
Fans will now watch as the Mountaineers bring their home‑field advantage to a matchup that promises high stakes and electric atmosphere.