WVU and Kentucky clash at the plate in the early stages of a Morgantown Regional game on May 31, 2026. Credit: Santana Withrow/WV Sports Nation
Madness in “Motown”: a defining night in program history
May 31, 2026
"Look at these freakin' people," Mountaineer hero Paul Schoenfeld told the ESPN+ crew as teams lined up for handshakes Sunday evening. There's no better way to explain it, but I'll try to paint the picture. WVU Baseball isn't out of the woods yet, with a winner-take-all game against Kentucky set for Monday. In the meantime, I'm not sure I've ever heard Kendrick Family Ballpark have a surge of sound quite like it did Sunday....
MORGANTOWN W.VA. — WVU Baseball (42-15) showcased resilience and timely hitting to overcome a late deficit to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats, 11-9. What began as a strong offensive start for WVU turned into a seesaw battle, with both teams trading blows through the middle innings. The Mountaineers ultimately saved their best for the ninth, erupting for five runs to secure a hard-fought victory.
In a must-win elimination game, Dawson Montesa delivered a strong outing on the mound while the West Virginia Mountaineers' offense came alive at the perfect moment. WVU exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to blow the game open and secure a 10-5 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The win keeps the Mountaineers' season alive as they prepare to face Kentucky again on Sunday.
