The West Virginia Mountaineers (19-13, 8-4) are gearing up to face the No. 17 UCF Knights (21-9, 8-7) in a crucial three-game series at Kendrick Family Ballpark this weekend, as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the Big 12 standings. Game one is scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m., followed by game two on Saturday at 4:00 p.m., and the finale on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., all to be streamed on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • UCF Knights led by junior Matt Prevesk with a .365 batting average, 26 runs, and 20 RBIs.
  • West Virginia's Jack Zyska boasts a .312 average with 8 doubles and 26 runs, while Andrew Sundean is hopeful to return from a leg injury hitting .311 with 26 runs.
State of Play
  • West Virginia split a series with Stetson to start the season.
  • Both teams are coming off midweek losses, with WVU falling to Marshall and UCF to Stetson.
  • Junior right-hander Aidan Major leads WVU's pitching with a 3-2 record and 55 strikeouts.
What's Next

The upcoming series between West Virginia and UCF will be crucial in determining their standings and could impact their postseason hopes as they strive for success in the Big 12.

Bottom Line

West Virginia's clash with UCF presents an exciting matchup with significant implications for both teams' conference standing, making it a series to watch for fans of college baseball.