
Catamounts Fall in 13‑Inning Thriller, Ending SoCon Run
Western Carolina’s 13‑inning loss ends a 36‑win season as Samford advances to face The Citadel in the championship game.
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Western Carolina’s 13‑inning loss ends a 36‑win season as Samford advances to face The Citadel in the championship game.

Western Carolina rallied in the eighth inning to defeat seventh‑seeded UNC Greensboro 4‑3, advancing to face Samford with a chance at the Southern Conference title.

Mason Holton and Noah Quarless each drove in two runs with long balls, yet Samford’s late surge capped a 9‑5 victory, sending Western Carolina to the loser’s bracket.
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The Western Carolina baseball team, riding a 35‑win season, will meet third‑seeded Samford in the 2026 Southern Conference Championship, looking to extend a recent edge in their historic rivalry.

Samford erupted for six runs in the first three innings and added seven more in the fifth to cruise past UNC Greensboro 13-1, setting a strong tone for the tournament.

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Duke, the 16th seed in the ACC Baseball Championship, will meet ninth‑seeded NC State on Tuesday morning at Truist Field, riding a record‑breaking stolen‑base tally and standout performances from Coltin Quagliano, RJ Hamilton and others.

Clemson adds Austrian transfer David Fuchs, a West Coast Conference newcomer of the year, while dealing with the loss of leading scorer RJ Godfrey and an ACL injury to Carter Welling. New transfers and a revamped staff aim to fill the gaps before the upcoming season.

Clemson University has welcomed 6‑foot‑9 forward David Fuchs, a Vienna native, to its basketball roster, bringing the team to 14 players as it prepares for the upcoming season.
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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.

Tennessee has added VCU transfer Christian Fermin to its top‑ranked transfer portal class, bringing size, shot‑blocking and a familiar teammate connection to the Volunteers.

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.

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The Samford University baseball program hosted its 11th‑annual Media Home Run Derby at Joe Lee Griffin Field, where Blake Gardner emerged victorious after a playoff against Dee Jackson. Whataburger provided a meal for participants as the Bulldogs near the end of their regular season.

After four decades at the helm of Spanish Fort High School's baseball program, Tommy Walker steps down to focus on family, leaving behind a legacy of championships, record wins and a pipeline of college talent.