The Western Carolina Catamounts closed out their regular season with a commanding 7‑2 win over UNC Greensboro, sealing the series and cementing second place in the Southern Conference standings.
Key performances
Jackson Lyda opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, Wyatt Stanley added another in the second, and Cole Jones delivered a two‑run blast in the seventh that capped the rally.
The lineup’s depth shone as eight of nine position players recorded hits, with Trey Spees leading the way with three hits that included a double, while Jaylen Jones and Mason Holton each contributed two singles.
Noah Quarless chipped in a run‑scoring double, and the pitching staff kept the Spartans at bay; Evan Myers earned the win after four scoreless innings, and senior relievers Ryan White, Davis Wright and Owen Austin each tossed a clean inning.
Home field advantage
The Catamounts finished the year with 21 victories at Childress Field/Hennon Stadium, a venue that has become a fortress this season and contributed heavily to their overall record.
The win secured the No. 2 seed for the upcoming SoCon Baseball Championship, a position the program has held on fifteen occasions since 1989, underscoring its consistent competitiveness.
With the championship bracket still to be finalized, the Catamounts prepare to face an opponent to be determined, but the momentum from their recent surge positions them as a formidable contender.