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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Catamounts surge to 4-1 victory, clinch top seed in SoCon baseball
Western Carolina’s offense exploded while James Fordham delivered a quality start, setting up a decisive Saturday showdown.
May 16, 2026
Spartans Drop 4-1 to Western Carolina in Home Finale
The UNC Greensboro baseball team fell 4‑1 to Western Carolina at Hennon Field, with Jacob Budzik leading the offense and Cannon Lee delivering five scoreless innings in relief.
May 16, 2026
Catamounts Fall 2-1 to UNC Greensboro in Pitcher’s Duel
Western Carolina’s opening game of the Southern Conference series slipped away by a single run, despite a dominant performance from Carter Burnette.
May 15, 2026
UNC Greensboro Edges Past Western Carolina in 2-1 Pitchers’ Duel
The Spartans secured a 2-1 victory over Western Carolina at Hennon Field, highlighted by Jacob Budzik's fourth-inning homer and a strong outing from Noah Chapman, while John Horton closed the game with a two-strike ninth inning.
May 15, 2026
Spartans Set for Final Showdown with Western Carolina
The Spartans close out the season with a three‑game showdown against the Catamounts, looking to end on a high note after a surge in power hitting.
May 13, 2026