Kentucky Advances to Regional Championship After 11-9 Win Over West Virginia

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the 16‑seed West Virginia Mountaineers 11‑9 to advance to the Morgantown Regional Championship. Braxton Van Cleave delivered a two‑run homer that proved decisive.

Kentucky answered every comeback attempt by the Mountaineers, maintaining pressure throughout. The win moves the Wildcats deeper into the NCAA tournament.

Their next opponent will present a fresh challenge.