LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — West Virginia outlasted Texas Tech 12-8 in a high-scoring Big 12 series opener Friday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. The Mountaineers pounded out 14 hits, breaking open a tight game with a six-run ninth inning highlighted by Matthew Ineich’s three-run double. Texas Tech collected 15 hits but stranded 10 runners.

West Virginia starter Dawson Montesa earned the win despite allowing five earned runs over seven innings. Lukas Pirko took the loss for the Red Raiders. Tyrus Hall drove in two runs for West Virginia, while Texas Tech’s Jesse Rusinek and Connor Shouse combined for five RBIs.

The Mountaineers improved to 23-7. The Red Raiders fell to 19-14. The teams continue their series Saturday.