West Virginia Baseball Cracks the Top 25 After Opening Weekend Sweep

Mountaineers earn national ranking after 3-0 start on the road

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team has cracked the Top 25 rankings after opening the season with a 3-0 sweep on the road. The team entered the year already respected, landing at No. 21 in the preseason Baseball America poll, and their strong start has now earned them a spot in both the Baseball America and D1Baseball Top 25 rankings.

Why it matters

Earning a national ranking this early in the season is a significant accomplishment for the West Virginia baseball program, as it shows they have the talent and toughness to compete at the highest level. Being ranked puts the Mountaineers on the national radar and sets high expectations for the rest of the season.

The details

West Virginia opened the season with three straight wins on the road, including a 15-3 blowout in the first game and then two close victories of 11-10 and 5-2. The team showed it can win in different ways, handling pressure and finishing games, which impressed voters and led to their rankings in both the Baseball America and D1Baseball Top 25 polls.

  • The Mountaineers opened the season with three wins on the road.
  • West Virginia was ranked No. 21 in the preseason Baseball America poll.
  • The new rankings were released on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Steve Sabins

The head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team.

West Virginia Mountaineers

The baseball team from West Virginia University that has cracked the Top 25 rankings after a 3-0 start to the season.

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What they’re saying

“And we made sure to pack our brooms with us 🧹 🧹 🧹”

— WVU Baseball (Twitter)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This strong start to the season has put the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team on the national map, earning them a spot in the Top 25 rankings. The team's ability to win in different ways, handle pressure, and finish games has impressed voters and set high expectations for the rest of the season.