Five fans of the West Virginia University baseball team were transported to a local hospital for treatment after high winds toppled a tent in a parking lot adjacent to Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown during Saturday's NCAA Super Regional.
"WVU would like to thank the immediate response of EMS, law enforcement and fire first responders who immediately secured the area and treated the injured spectators," a WVU athletics spokesperson said in a statement shared by USA TODAY Sports. "While it was a great day for Mountaineer baseball, all of Mountaineer Nation’s thoughts are with those who were involved."
No. 16 West Virginia defeated Cal Poly 17-1 to advance to the program's first College World Series, but not before Saturday's game between the Mountaineers and Mustangs was delayed in the eighth inning for over an hour and a half due to weather in the area, which included thunderstorms and lightning, USA TODAY's John Leuzzi reported.
"We have confirmed through the University Police Department that five people were transported for treatment. We have been in touch with health care providers in the area to ensure those affected are supported in their recovery," the WVU statement said.
In a social media post, West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker asked for prayers for the fans who were injured, per Leuzzi's report.
