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No. 9 West Virginia Advances to Big 12 Semifinals with Win Over Kansas State

The No. 9 West Virginia Mountaineers (38-13) handled the Kansas State Wildcats (30-27) Thursday evening in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 baseball tournament 4-2 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.

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WVU Boasts Conference Best Four Players n All-Big 12 First Team

Steve Sabins and the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team posted another excellent regular season with a 37-13 overall record, earning the second seed in this week's Big 12 Tournament.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 19

2027 Miami Pass Rusher Trevoris Finley Commits to WVU

Tuesday morning, the West Virginia Mountaineers scooped up a commitment from class of 2027 edge rusher Trevoris "TJ" Finley (6'3", 225 lbs) out of Miami Carol City High School in Florida.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 19

West Virginia Baseball Has Become Something No One Thought Possible

Steve Sabins is off to one hell of a start as West Virginia's skipper. While year two is still in progress, he has compiled a record of 81-29 (40-18) entering this week's Big 12 Conference tournament.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 18

New Tournament Projection Shows WVU Has Work to Do to Get Back in Hosting Position

Since the calendar flipped over to May, the West Virginia Mountaineers have a 9-1 record, which includes a three-game sweep over Big 12 regular season champ, Kansas.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 18

WVU is the Odds-On Favorite to Win the Big 12 Conference Tournament

West Virginia came oh so close to defending its Big 12 regular season title, finishing just one game behind the Kansas Jayhawks, whom they swept, in the standings.

Sam Houston News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 18

Former West Virginia Defensive Back Will Davis Dies at 22

Sunday evening, the Sam Houston football team announced the passing of defensive back William Davis at the age of 22. The cause of death has not been made public at this time.

Big 12 Tournament Bracket Set, WVU Waiting on Quarterfinal Opponent

Before West Virginia even took the field on Saturday, they had the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Conference tournament locked up. What they didn't know was who would be in the No.

No. 9 West Virginia Storms Back Late to Take Series Over TCU

The N. 9 West Virginia Mountaineers (37, 13, 21-8) rallied to take game three and the series over the TCU Horned Frogs (33-20, 17-13) Saturday afternoon 6-4.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 16

Multiple West Virginia Players Still Available in Transfer Portal

Roughly 50 players departed the West Virginia football program after the 2025 season and entered the transfer portal. Just about every one of them found a new home and went through spring ball with their new team, but there are a few former Mountaineers still searching for a place to play.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 16

WVU Secures Big 12 Tournament Seed as High-Stakes TCU Finale Looms

Despite making one heck of a push toward the end of the season, which included an impressive three-game sweep at Kansas, the West Virginia Mountaineers have fallen short of defending their Big 12 regular season title.

No. 9 West Virginia Silenced by TCU in Series-Evening Loss

The No. 9 West Virginia Mountaineers (36-13, 20-9) fell to the TCU Horned Frogs (33-19, 17-12) Friday night 4-0. TCU captured the lead in the top of the

No. 9 WVU baseball vs. TCU: Preview, Starting Pitchers and Odds

What a weekend this is shaping up to be in the Big 12. West Virginia and Kansas both won the first games of their respective series, so the race for the regular season crown continues.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 15

Two Mountaineers Named Semifinalists for Baseball's Version of the Heisman

Some things need to happen, but once again, the West Virginia Mountaineers are in the mix to win the Big 12 Conference regular season title. A big reason they are in the position they are is because of the stellar contributions of starting pitcher Maxx Yehl and catcher/second baseman Gavin Kelly.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 15

Everything WVU Needs to Happen Friday Night in the Big 12 Race

Game one of the final regular season series went to the Mountaineers on Thursday night as Ian Korn and Carson Estridge combined for a shutout, marking the team's 13th of the season.

No. 9 West Virginia Blanks TCU Behind Strong Pitching Effort in Series Opener

The No. 9 West Virginia Mountaineers (36-12, 20-8) shutout the TCU Horned Frogs (32-19, 16-12) in game one of a three-game series Friday afternoon 2-0.

Gavin Kelly Named a Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist

West Virginia sophomore Gavin Kelly was one of 25 semifinalists named for the Golden Spikes Award as announced by USA Baseball Thursday afternoon. The honor is awarded to the top amateur baseball player in the nation.

No. 9 West Virginia Closes Regular Season with Home Series Against TCU

The No. 9 West Virginia Mountaineers (35-12, 19-8) conclude the regular season schedule with a three-game home series against the TCU Horned Frogs (32-18, 16-11).

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 14

Ranking Every WVU Home Game by Prime-Time Potential

In Rich Rodriguez's first year back in Morgantown, the West Virginia Mountaineers played just one true night game under the lights at Milan Puskar Stadium.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 14

WVU Commit Henkel Acevedo Shows Off Big-Time Power in Home Run Derby

West Virginia has produced more high-end talent in the last 10 or so years than the rest of the program's history combined. By the time next year's draft comes and goes, another first-rounder and potential top-10 pick will be added to WVU's history when Gavin Kelly hears his name called.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 13

Comparing Old vs. New: Where Did WVU Improve in Its Starting Five?

There is just one roster spot left for Ross Hodge to fill, but barring some unforeseen crazy late splash, West Virginia's starting five for the 2026-27 is pretty much set.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 13

Rich Rod Says QB Mike Hawkins Jr. is 'Everything We Thought and Then Some'

West Virginia head football coach Rich Rodriguez has not publicly named a starting quarterback, but if you know how he operates, he doesn't see any reason to just run to the media and let the whole world know when he knows who the guy is.