BREAKING: History Made in Morgantown — Mountaineers Win First Super Regional at Kendrick Family Ballpark, Punch Ticket to College World Series

In a moment that will echo through the hills of West Virginia for generations, the WVU Mountaineers baseball team has accomplished a feat that fans have only dreamed of for decades. On a sun-splashed afternoon at the Kendrick Family Ballpark, the Mountaineers clinched their first-ever NCAA Super Regional victory, launching them into the College World Series for the first time in program history.

The win didn’t just come with drama—it came with purpose, heart, and the unmistakable roar of a home crowd that sensed history in the making. After years of climbing, building, and falling just short, West Virginia baseball finally shattered the ceiling and took its place among the national elite.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Randy Mazey, the Mountaineers have quietly built a reputation as a gritty, determined, and fundamentally sound team. But Sunday’s victory was anything but quiet. With thousands packed into the newly renovated Kendrick Family Ballpark and thousands more watching across the nation, WVU’s performance was a clinic in focus and composure.

From the first pitch, the energy was electric. The Mountaineers came out firing, plating early runs and getting timely hits that kept momentum on their side. But the biggest difference came on the mound, where starting pitcher Tyler Wentz delivered a masterclass performance, keeping the opposing lineup off balance and dealing under pressure.

Wentz tossed seven brilliant innings, allowing just one earned run and scattering five hits. His calm demeanor set the tone, and the WVU bullpen closed the door without hesitation. In the end, it was a 6-2 victory that sent the Mountaineers surging into a celebration years in the making.

The setting couldn’t have been more poetic. The Kendrick Family Ballpark, WVU’s state-of-the-art baseball facility, opened just a few seasons ago and has quickly become one of the most fan-friendly and passionate venues in college baseball. Sunday’s win, the most important game ever played on its field, cemented its place in Mountaineer lore.

Fans stormed the field in jubilation, some with tears in their eyes. The players embraced at the mound, many dropping to their knees in disbelief and gratitude. Coach Mazey, a figure who has given his all to WVU baseball, was lifted by his players as chants of “WVU! WVU!” rang across the stadium.

Just a few years ago, this kind of success seemed like a long shot. The Mountaineers had only sporadic success in the postseason, and West Virginia was often overlooked in national conversations. But this squad changed the narrative. They battled through a tough regional, took down a nationally seeded opponent in the Super Regional, and now stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the country.

Key contributors like senior slugger Carson Berryhill, freshman sensation Eli Hightower, and closer Jordan “Lights Out” Kelly have all had their moments throughout the postseason. But the biggest star might be the team itself—a unit forged in adversity, thriving under pressure, and now heading to Omaha with no fear and everything to gain.

As the champagne flowed and “Country Roads” blasted from the speakers, there was one sentiment repeated over and over among players and fans alike: This isn’t the end. This is just the beginning.

WVU now enters the College World Series as one of the most talked-about teams in the country. Their grit, chemistry, and love for the game have won over not just their fanbase, but neutral fans across the nation.

For Coach Mazey, who announced this would be his final season leading the Mountaineers, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. His legacy is secure, and his team is chasing a national championship with all of West Virginia behind them.

The streets of Morgantown lit up Sunday night as the win reverberated across the state. Alumni, current students, and lifelong fans poured into town to celebrate. Social media exploded with congratulatory messages from across the sports world, while WVU legends from other sports chimed in with pride.