University is 9-1 against Buckhannon-Upshur since June of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Hawks will venture away from home to face off against the Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
University is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Parkersburg South, who was ranked 15th at the time (University was ranked 20th). The Hawks had just enough and edged out the Patriots 4-3. The game was the first time the Hawks have beaten the Patriots on their field since April 16, 2021.
Brance McCune
| 04/28/25 @ Parkersburg South | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Buckhannon-Upshur | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Bridgeport | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Huntington | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Lincoln | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
The team relied heavily on Brance McCune, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for University: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-10 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Buckhannon-Upshur fell victim to Morgantown and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 9-0 to the Mohigans. The Buccaneers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
University is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
University took their victory against Buckhannon-Upshur in their previous meeting on Thursday by a conclusive 16-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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