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West Virginia Fights for Survival in NCAA Tourney
1 Jun
Summary
- West Virginia lost to Kentucky, 11-9, in a critical elimination game.
- The Mountaineers face Wake Forest, who has a strong historical series advantage.
- Wake Forest leads the all-time series against West Virginia 14-3.

The West Virginia Mountaineers are in a precarious position in the NCAA postseason tournament. After suffering an 11-9 defeat at the hands of the Kentucky Wildcats, the Mountaineers now find themselves in the loser's bracket.
Their next challenge is a critical matchup against Wake Forest. The historical record between these two teams heavily favors Wake Forest, who holds a commanding 14-3 advantage in their 17 previous meetings dating back to 1914.
Kentucky has established dominance in the regional, having defeated both West Virginia and Wake Forest. The Mountaineers must overcome their historical struggles against the Demon Deacons to extend their season.