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West Virginia scores five runs in ninth inning to tie series with Kentucky

On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

West Virginia scores five runs in ninth inning to tie series with Kentucky
Summary

West Virginia Mountaineers rallied with a five-run ninth inning to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 11-9 on June 1 at the NCAA Tournament. The comeback set a new tournament record after West Virginia previously eliminated Kentucky with a six-run eighth inning last year. The victory sets up a decisive championship game between the two teams scheduled for June 2.

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  • •West Virginia scores five runs in the ninth inning.
  • •Game concludes with a score of 11-9.
  • •Championship game scheduled for June 2.
  • •West Virginia previously eliminated Kentucky last year.
  • •New NCAA Tournament record for nine-inning comebacks set.
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  • 4:49 AMOn3.com — West Virginia stuns Cats with five-run 9th to force Monday title game - On3
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West Virginia Mountaineers stun Kentucky Wildcats with a record ninth-inning comeback to win 11-9 and force a Monday championship game.

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