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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.
The Citadel and Samford posted impressive victories on Wednesday, combining power hitting with record‑setting offensive output, and now prepare for Thursday’s pivotal matchups.
The Spartans open the Southern Conference Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, against a 30‑win ETSU squad, looking to build on a 45‑25 series edge and secure a berth in the next round.
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.
A 7-2 defeat at Hennon Field saw the Spartans outhit by the Catamounts, with key performances from Jacob Dilley, Hunter Shuey and Jake Mueller shaping the outcome.
Western Carolina’s offense exploded while James Fordham delivered a quality start, setting up a decisive Saturday showdown.
Western Carolina’s opening game of the Southern Conference series slipped away by a single run, despite a dominant performance from Carter Burnette.
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.
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.