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Kent Briggs, former Western Carolina University football coach, died after a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be held on June 27 at Biltmore Church in Asheville, and he is survived by his wife, daughter, son‑in‑law and grandson.
The 2026 schedule features 20 matches, including exhibitions, a challenging slate of top‑150 RPI opponents, and a November showdown at the SoCon Women's Soccer Championships.
Western Carolina’s men’s basketball program welcomes a strategic mix of returning players and ten newcomers, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the Big South Conference.
Western Carolina’s offense surged with solo and two‑run homers, while the pitching staff shut out the Spartans, locking in the second seed for the conference tournament.
Western Carolina’s baseball team is the second seed in the upcoming SoCon tournament, set to begin May 21, and will open play at 12:30 p.m. after earning a first‑round bye.