Montesa's 11 strikeouts quiets Kennesaw State, WVU wins 12-4

No. 24 West Virginia defeated Kennesaw State 12-4 at Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field Friday.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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No. 24 West Virginia defeated Kennesaw State 12-4 at Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field Friday. WVU was given a dominant start from right-hander Dawson Montesa, who struck out 11 batters through seven innings of work. The Mountaineers' offense totaled 16 hits, led by center fielder Paul Schoenfeld's three hits and three RBIs.

Why it matters

This victory for the No. 24 ranked West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team continues their strong start to the 2026 season and showcases the team's offensive firepower and dominant pitching performance.

The details

Montesa allowed just one earned run on four hits while walking one batter. The Mountaineers' offense was led by Schoenfeld's three hits and three RBIs, while second baseman Gavin Kelly and right fielder Armani Guzman each recorded two RBIs. WVU broke out for six runs in the third inning and added four more in the eighth to secure the 12-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Dawson Montesa

The right-handed starting pitcher for West Virginia who struck out 11 batters through seven innings of work.

Paul Schoenfeld

The center fielder for West Virginia who led the offense with three hits and three RBIs.

Gavin Kelly

The second baseman for West Virginia who recorded two RBIs.

Armani Guzman

The right fielder for West Virginia who recorded two RBIs.

Brock Wills

The left fielder for West Virginia who hit a first-pitch home run to lead off the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcases the strength of the No. 24 ranked West Virginia baseball team, with dominant pitching from Montesa and a powerful offensive performance led by Schoenfeld, Kelly, and Guzman. The Mountaineers' ability to break out for big innings and respond to the Owls' scoring threats demonstrates their resilience and depth as a team.