Can Troy get its revenge against West Virginia to keep its season alive?

After etching their names in history with a breakthrough win over Ole Miss on Sunday, the Troy Trojans are officially on a roll. But the Cinderella story isn't over yet; the stakes are high, and the team is far from ready to pack their bags.

A High-Stakes Rematch

A familiar foe awaits in an elimination showdown. Troy will face West Virginia this Tuesday at 1 p.m. CT, with the loser officially seeing their College World Series run come to an end. While the Mountaineers won the first matchup 7-5, they head into Tuesday reeling from a loss to North Carolina. Both squads now sit at 1-1 in the College World Series, setting the stage for a high-intensity battle.

Fearless Trojans

If there is one thing that has defined head coach Skylar Meade’s squad, it is an absolute lack of intimidation. Following the opening loss, Meade made his stance clear: “Our team’s never going to be scared. That’s a cool thing to have said about it.” That grit was on full display during Sunday’s comeback victory against Ole Miss.

The Mound and the Bats

Troy will send junior right-hander Cooper Ellingworth to the mound to kick things off on Tuesday. The Trojans' offense, which has already plated 17 runs through two games, will look to apply pressure on West Virginia's pitching staff. The Mountaineers could potentially bring back Game 1 starter Chansen Cole, whom Troy tagged for four earned runs on seven hits in just 2.2 innings earlier in the series.

While Ellingworth takes the start, Meade has several arms at his disposal to support the effort. Benjamin Stubbs and Tommy Egan, both of whom have already started in Omaha, could be called upon to provide relief. Hayden Smith—the team’s ERA leader at 3.24—is also available, though long relievers Zach Crotchfelt and Noah Thigpen are less likely to see significant action after heavy workloads on Sunday.

Injury Updates

All eyes will be on center fielder Steven Meier, who exited Sunday’s game with an injury. Despite the setback, Meade is optimistic, expecting Meier to be in the starting lineup. “He’s a tough kid. He’s been through some stuff now, just like the rest of them,” Meade noted. “So, I’m at least going to put him in there and then if he’s got to come out, he’s got to come out.”

For 205focus.com, it is clear that Troy’s postseason path is being paved by tenacity and raw talent. Whether they can replicate that magic one more time on Tuesday will be the defining chapter of their Omaha experience.