Despite a stellar 19-2 start to the season, West Virginia's baseball team experienced its first series loss against Arizona, falling 11-4 in the decisive third game. The Mountaineers, who had previously excelled in lopsided victories or relied on strong bullpen performances, struggled to secure crucial outs in relief. The game was marked by early tension, with both dugouts receiving warnings after a home run by Arizona's Adonys Garcia. WVU briefly took the lead, fueled by Sam White's home run and Jace Rinehart's double, but Arizona's late surge, including a two-run homer by Mason White, sealed the victory. West Virginia's bullpen, impacted by a previous 16-inning game, cycled through multiple pitchers in the latter innings, failing to contain Arizona's offense. Additionally, injuries to key players, Logan Sauve and Sam White, further challenged WVU. The loss highlighted the competitive nature of the Big 12 conference and the need for consistency, as the Mountaineers now prepare to face Marshall.