
West Virginia Baseball Makes Historic CWS Debut Against Troy
The Mountaineers will step onto Charles Schwab Field for the first time in program history, facing Troy in a highly anticipated opening game.
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The Mountaineers will step onto Charles Schwab Field for the first time in program history, facing Troy in a highly anticipated opening game.

Northern Illinois University announced the hiring of Sean Smith, a veteran coach with recent success at South Dakota and a national coach of the year award at North Park University.

Northern Illinois University announced the addition of Sean Smith to its men’s basketball coaching staff, a move that adds a proven championship pedigree and community focus.

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.

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.

West Virginia’s 14-hit attack overwhelmed Cal Poly, 12-2, in the first game of the best‑of‑three Super Regional, with a potential Game 2 slated for June 6.

The Mountaineers and Mustangs meet in a high‑stakes Super Regional, with star players and key statistics shaping the outlook.

A dramatic ninth-inning comeback propelled the West Virginia Mountaineers past the Kentucky Wildcats, 11-9, and secures a Monday showdown for a Super Regional berth.

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.

The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Wake Forest 10-5, highlighted by a decisive sixth‑inning rally and strong pitching from Dawson Montesa, setting up a regional final clash with Kentucky.

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

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.

Kansas baseball captured its first Big 12 Tournament title in 20 years with a 9-0 shutout of West Virginia, highlighted by five Jayhawks on the All-Tournament Team and Tyson LeBlanc named Most Outstanding Player.

West Virginia’s baseball team fell to Kansas in the Big 12 championship, but the Mountaineers remain poised to make history with potential NCAA Regional and Super Regional hosting opportunities.

The ninth‑ranked West Virginia University baseball team lost 9‑0 to the 13th‑ranked Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament championship, leaving nine on base and awaiting their NCAA Regional destination.

West Virginia’s Ian Korn takes the mound against a Kansas lineup led by Tyson LeBlanc, while designated hitter Sean Smith looks to extend his hot streak after a home run off Mathis Nayral.

The Mountaineers seek to avenge a recent sweep while the Jayhawks hope to turn the tables in a high‑stakes championship showdown.

A decisive sixth‑inning surge and an eighth‑inning burst secured a 7‑3 win for West Virginia over Arizona State, setting up a championship clash with Kansas.

The ninth‑ranked West Virginia University baseball team defeated 21st‑ranked Arizona State 7‑3 in Surprise, Arizona, securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship final against the Kansas Jayhawks.

A ninth‑ranked West Virginia University baseball team defeated Kansas State 4-2, advancing to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. Every player in the lineup logged a hit, Gavin Kelly hit his 13th home run, and reliever Ian Korn closed the game with five strikeouts.