No. 17 WVU Crushes Texas Tech in Series Finale

Sophomore Chansen Cole throws a gem as Mountaineers win 10-2

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:13pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players, field, and action on the diamond.West Virginia's dominant pitching and timely hitting overwhelm Texas Tech in a key Big 12 series finale.Hagerstown Today

The No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team routed the Texas Tech Red Raiders 10-2 in the series finale on Sunday. Sophomore pitcher Chansen Cole threw a career-high 8 innings, allowing just 1 run, while the WVU offense erupted for 10 runs on 14 hits.

Why it matters

The win keeps West Virginia in the hunt for a top spot in the Big 12 standings, as they improve to 24-8 overall and 10-5 in conference play. Texas Tech, meanwhile, drops to 20-15 and 6-9 in the Big 12, making it an important series loss for the Red Raiders.

The details

Cole was dominant on the mound, striking out 4 batters and limiting Texas Tech to just 1 run in the 6th inning. Offensively, WVU was led by senior Sean Smith, who had 4 hits and 3 RBIs, and senior Brock Wills, who drove in 3 runs. The Mountaineers broke the game open with a 4-run 8th inning to take a commanding 10-1 lead.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • West Virginia will next play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 against Penn State.

The players

Chansen Cole

A sophomore pitcher for the West Virginia Mountaineers who threw a dominant 8-inning performance in the series finale.

Sean Smith

A senior outfielder for the West Virginia Mountaineers who led the offense with 4 hits and 3 RBIs.

Brock Wills

A senior infielder for the West Virginia Mountaineers who drove in 3 runs in the victory.

Steve Sabins

The head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The opponent for West Virginia in this series, who fell to 20-15 overall and 6-9 in Big 12 play with the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Chansen really set the tone for us today with his outstanding pitching performance. Our offense then stepped up and gave him plenty of run support.”

— Steve Sabins, Head Coach, West Virginia Mountaineers

What’s next

West Virginia will look to carry this momentum into their next game on Wednesday, April 15th against Penn State. A win there would further solidify their position in the Big 12 standings as they push for a conference title.

The takeaway

This decisive victory over a conference rival demonstrates the depth and talent of the West Virginia baseball program, which continues to establish itself as one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season.