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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 seventh‑seeded Spartans battled the second‑seeded Catamounts in a tightly contested Southern Conference baseball game, with key performances from Hunter Shuey, Jacob Budzik, Brantley Truitt and Jake Mueller.
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.
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.