West Virginia advanced to the Men's College World Series for the first time in program history, but unfortunately the occasion was not as joyous as it could have been for some Mountaineers fans.
Usually, when the words West Virginia and national championship are mentioned in the same conversation, it's always a discussion of what could be and how the team, in whatever sport, can build towards it.
West Virginia was the first team to punch its ticket to the College World Series on Saturday, but it was just one of a handful of program firsts/records that took place on the day.
West Virginia is a special place. And for those who come from the outside, it doesn't take long for them to realize it. The care level is at a whole other level, simply because whenever West Virginia is talked about nationally, it's usually not for something positive.
No couch is safe in Morgantown. That’s because West Virginia’s baseball team is headed to its first-ever College World Series. Saturday’s game vs. Cal Poly had a little bit of everything, from a crazy lightning delay to a Lightning McQueen cameo.
The West Virginia Mountaineers (45-15) dismantled the Cal Poly Mustangs (39-25) Saturday afternoon 17-1 to earn a berth to the College World Series. West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins met with the media following the game and gave his thoughts on the program's first appearance in the CWS.
After all of the drama that took place last weekend in the regional against Kentucky, it was a sweat-free two days in the supers for West Virginia as they beat Cal Poly 12-2 and 17-1 to advance to Omaha.
For the first time in program history, West Virginia is headed to Omaha. The Mountaineers delivered an offensive explosion Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Cal Poly 17-1 in the Morgantown Super Regional to complete a two-game sweep and punch their ticket to the College World Series.
Granville, WV - The West Virginia Mountaineers (45-15) pummeled the Cal Poly Mustangs (39-25) in the Morgantown Super Regional 17-1 to advance to the program's first ever appearance in the College World Series.
West Virginia took game one from Cal Poly 12-2 on Friday and will look to end the series today and punch their ticket to Omaha. The Mustangs are hoping to live another day and force a decisive game three on Sunday.
The West Virginia Mountaineers (44-15) handled the Cal Poly Mustangs (39-23) in the first game of the Morgantown Super Regional 12-2. West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins met with the media following the game and gave his assessment of the Mountaineers' lopsided win.
Tyrus Hall delivered a grand slam for No. 16 West Virginia in the bottom of the fourth, and the Mountaineers comfortably steered to a 12-2 win over Cal Poly in the first game of a Best-of-3 Super Regional on Friday in Morgantown.
Granville, WV - Kendrick Family Ballpark was rocking as the West Virginia Mountaineers (44-15) pounded the Cal Poly Mustangs (39-23) Friday afternoon in
Super regional play is here in Morgantown for the first time ever. Today marks the first of a best-of-three series between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Ethan Lawson, an offensive lineman from the Class of 2027, committed to West Virginia University (WVU) by sharing a video of himself tearing off his shirt in front of a burning couch, with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” playing in the background.
The NCAA college baseball postseason is in full swing. On Sunday, West Virginia took on Kentucky in the seventh game of the Morgantown Regional. Ultimately, the Mountaineers came away victorious 6-5, moving on to the Super Regional.