Marshall Upsets No. 16 West Virginia in Walk-Off

No. 16 West Virginia, holding a 37-6 record and a 14-game Big 12 winning streak, suffered a 7-6 walk-off loss to Marshall before nearly 10,000 fans in Charleston, ending their hopes for a season sweep of their in-state rival. The game featured multiple lead changes, with Marshall tying the score in the sixth and clinching victory in the ninth on a West Virginia throwing error. This marked West Virginia’s second straight midweek loss, though they remain atop the Big 12 ahead of a crucial series against Texas Tech. Marshall, now on a six-game winning streak, was propelled by strong pitching, timely hitting, Jackson Golden's first career home run, and AJ Havrilla scoring the winning run. Marshall football also added four former West Virginia players this offseason, strengthening ties between the programs. West Virginia’s baseball leaders include Skylar King, Jace Rinehart, and Logan Sauve, while Marshall’s resurgence is credited to coach Greg Beals and key contributions from both veteran and young players.