Mountaineers Ride Cole’s Arm, Explode Late to Rout Red Raiders

LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — Chansen Cole dominated with eight no-hit innings and West Virginia’s offense erupted late for a 10-2, 10-inning victory over Texas Tech in Big 12 baseball Sunday at Dan Law Field.

Cole carried a no-hit bid into the ninth before Texas Tech scored an unearned run. The Mountaineers, held to a 3-1 lead, then broke open the afternoon contest with a seven-run 10th inning. Sean Smith went 4 for 5 with two RBIs and Brock Wills drove in three for West Virginia, which amassed 18 hits. Tracer Lopez had three of Texas Tech’s eight hits. The Mountaineers improved to 24-8, while the Red Raiders fell to 20-15.