
Bearcats’ Brief Brilliance Fades Against Mountaineers
The ninth‑ranked Mountaineers defeated Binghamton 10‑1 in the NCAA Regional opener, ending the Bearcats' early lead and setting up a Saturday showdown with Wake Forest.
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The ninth‑ranked Mountaineers defeated Binghamton 10‑1 in the NCAA Regional opener, ending the Bearcats' early lead and setting up a Saturday showdown with Wake Forest.

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.

The Mountaineers will face Binghamton on May 29 in Morgantown, entering the game with a strong record and key player highlights.

With regional play set to begin on May 29, the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament promises a clash of elite arms and offensive firepower. This preview highlights the teams and players poised to shape the first round.

The Wildcats will open the 2026 NCAA Tournament against Wake Forest in Morgantown, facing a host West Virginia team and Binghamton in a competitive regional.

The Bearcats rallied from a 5-4 deficit to beat Maine 6-5 in a dramatic America East semifinal, with Zach Anderson’s bases-loaded walk sealing the win. The victory puts Binghamton one victory away from a second consecutive conference title and an NCAA Regional berth.