West Virginia Sports Roundup: Alumni Reunion and Super Regional Matchup
The Shotgun/Throwdown brings you the latest updates from West Virginia sports, featuring exciting events and notable achievements.
In football, over 100 former Mountaineer players came together for the inaugural Alumni Picnic hosted by former head coach Rich Rodriguez at Milan Puskar Stadium last Saturday. The event celebrated the rich history of WVU football, uniting past players in a day of camaraderie and nostalgia.
On the Hall of Fame front, two prominent figures, cornerback Aaron Beasley and former coach Jim Carlen, remain on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, reflecting their significant contributions to the sport and the university.
Shifting to baseball, the Mountaineers are headed to the NCAA Super Regionals for the second consecutive year after a thrilling performance in the Clemson Regional, where they secured dramatic victories over Kentucky and Clemson. They will face No. 6 LSU, which recently overcame Little Rock, in a best-of-three series set to commence Friday or Saturday.
In basketball news, the 2025-26 season ticket holder rewards have been announced, with prizes for those renewing their tickets between June 2 and June 16. The initiative aims to engage and incentivize fans as they gear up for the upcoming season.
Off the field, former Mountaineer Miles McBride shared insights about the challenges faced during the New York Knicks’ playoff run, while Ryan Bergert from the Padres prepares for his first big-league start.
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