
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.

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.

Western Carolina’s offense exploded early, with Walker Fox’s grand slam and Cole Jones’s three‑run homer, while five pitchers combined to limit Presbyterian to three runs in a 14‑3 win.