
K-State Falls to West Virginia in Big 12 Championship
West Virginia secured a 4‑2 victory over Kansas State in the Big 12 championship, concluding a season that saw the Wildcats finish 30‑27.
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West Virginia secured a 4‑2 victory over Kansas State in the Big 12 championship, concluding a season that saw the Wildcats finish 30‑27.

In a tightly contested Big 12 Championship game, West Virginia edged K-State 4-2, highlighted by Maxx Yehl's six-inning shutout and a late rally that turned a 3-0 lead into a 4-2 win.

Kansas State overcame an early deficit to defeat Utah 9-5 in the Big 12 Championship, with key performances from AJ Evasco, James Guyette and Lincoln Sheffield. The win propels the Wildcats into a much‑anticipated matchup with TCU, broadcast on ESPN+ and the K-State Sports Radio Network.

The Wildcats overcame a 3‑0 deficit with a four‑run eighth inning, securing a 9‑5 win over Utah in the Big 12 tournament. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team’s resilience as AJ Evasco, Dee Kennedy and James Guyette delivered key performances.