Troy and West Virginia Kick Off Men’s College World Series in Omaha
Friday's opening games in Omaha feature West Virginia's dominant sweep and Troy's remarkable comeback, with key players stepping into the spotlight.
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Friday's opening games in Omaha feature West Virginia's dominant sweep and Troy's remarkable comeback, with key players stepping into the spotlight.

The 2026 College World Series opens June 12 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams with five SEC members and a roster dotted with former American Legion Baseball standouts.

Ben Lumsden, a transfer from U.T. Arlington, has become a pivotal force for West Virginia University’s baseball team, delivering key hits and home runs that have propelled the Mountaineers into the College World Series.

The Mountaineers clinched their inaugural College World Series appearance with a dominant 17-1 win, setting the stage for a showdown against Troy.

In a stunning display of offensive firepower, West Virginia University's baseball squad routed Cal Poly 17-1, hitting five homers in a single game and setting the stage for a College World Series run.

Saturday’s Super Regional contests delivered a cascade of dramatic finishes, from walk-off homers to complete-game shutouts, setting the stage for the upcoming College World Series.

The West Virginia University baseball team clinched its first ever appearance in the Men's College World Series with a 17-1 victory over Cal Poly, establishing new offensive records and gearing up for a June 12 clash with Troy in Omaha.
After a 17-1 victory that featured a seven-run second inning and back-to-back homers, West Virginia clinches its maiden College World Series berth and prepares for a June 12 clash with Troy.

A 17-1 rout of Cal Poly secured West Virginia's first College World Series berth, establishing a new win record and showcasing a potent lineup led by Ben Lumsden, Tyrus Hall, Armani Guzman and Gavin Kelly.

A clutch tenth‑inning single by Armani Guzman lifts West Virginia to a 6‑5 win, earning the program its third consecutive Regional championship and its first Super Regional hosting opportunity.

A dramatic 10th‑inning single by Armani Guzman propelled the West Virginia Mountaineers into the NCAA Super Regionals, marking the team’s third straight appearance and a historic home‑field milestone.

The West Virginia University baseball team rallied to defeat Kentucky 6‑5 in ten innings, with Armani Guzman delivering the game‑winning hit. Sophomore Gavin Kelly was named Tournament MVP as the Mountaineers prepare for the next round against Cal Poly.

A dramatic ninth‑inning surge propels WVU past Kentucky, setting up a decisive home game on Monday.
The Mountaineers secured a 10-5 win, highlighted by Dawson Montesa’s seven‑plus innings and a late offensive burst, positioning them for a critical matchup against Kentucky tonight.

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

The West Virginia Mountaineers and Kentucky Wildcats will contest the NCAA baseball regional final on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the game streaming on the SEC Network.

West Virginia’s offense exploded in the fourth inning, turning a close contest into a 10-1 rout over Binghamton.

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.

An editorial assessment of West Virginia University's athletic programs as they navigate tournament possibilities, player developments, and conference dynamics.