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WVU Baseball Ignites NCAA Regional Host Hopes
31 May
Summary
- West Virginia hosted its first NCAA Baseball Regional since 2019.
- Pitcher Chansen Cole delivered a career-high 10 strikeouts.
- The offense exploded for five runs in the sixth inning.

West Virginia University's baseball team celebrated hosting an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2019 with an emphatic 10-1 win against Binghamton. The Mountaineers showcased strong pitching, with Chansen Cole delivering a career-high 10 strikeouts over six innings, allowing only one run. David Hagen closed out the game with three hitless innings for his first career save.
The offense provided ample support, notably scoring five runs in the sixth inning. Key hits included a bases-clearing double from Armani Guzman and home runs from Matthew Graveline and Ben Lumsden. The vibrant atmosphere at Kendrick Family Ballpark, with over 4,120 fans in attendance, energized the team as they pursue a Super Regional berth and a potential College World Series appearance.