Troy and West Virginia meet in Men's College World Series opener

Troy and West Virginia are set to make their Men's College World Series debuts on Friday. Both teams faced significant crowd demands for their Super Regional matches, which were the first in their program histories. West Virginia’s Wagener Field, with just 2,500 permanent seats, attracted an average of 4,620 fans against Cal Poly, while Troy’s Riddle-Pace Field saw over 6,700 attendees during their Super Regionals against Florida. Extraordinary measures were taken by both schools to accommodate fans, including surplus seating and discounted entry. Both athletic directors foresee opportunities for increased investment in their baseball programs following this historic moment.

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