
Catamounts clinch series, secure No. 2 seed for SoCon championship
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.
May 17, 2026
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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.

Samford University’s baseball team will close out its regular season with a three‑game Southern Conference series against Wofford College at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The matchup carries added weight, as the Bulldogs sit tied for fourth in the league and could secure a favorable seed for the upcoming SoCon Tournament.