<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://catamountsports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Western Carolina University</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Western Carolina University</description><atom:link href="https://catamountsports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Catamounts Falter in Midweek Slugfest with Upstate</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/7/baseball-catamounts-falter-in-midweek-slugfest-with-upstate.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/7/baseball-catamounts-falter-in-midweek-slugfest-with-upstate.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Noah Quarless - vs. USC Upstate" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/NoahQuarless_vsUpstate_Dirk.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina baseball used a pair of three-run innings in the second and third to rally back from an early seven-run deficit against visiting USC Upstate to claw to within a run, 7-6, a third of the way through the nonconference meeting at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/NoahQuarless_vsUpstate_Dirk.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/NoahQuarless_vsUpstate_Dirk.png"><media:title>Noah Quarless - vs. USC Upstate</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/NoahQuarless_vsUpstate_Dirk.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 23:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11930</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tennis Falls to UNCG in Regular Season Finale</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-tennis-tennis-falls-to-uncg-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-tennis-tennis-falls-to-uncg-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Axelle Van Beurden vs Wofford 2026" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/20260403_WCU_VS_WOFFORD-105.jpg" /><br /><br />Greensboro, N.C. – Western Carolina women's tennis wrapped up its regular season on Tuesday, falling on the road against the UNC Greensboro Spartans, 6-1. Mariya Dobreva recorded a singles win for the Catamounts and also powered to a top court doubles victory with Mia Miranda in the road defeat.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/20260403_WCU_VS_WOFFORD-105.jpg" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/20260403_WCU_VS_WOFFORD-105.jpg"><media:title>Axelle Van Beurden vs Wofford 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/20260403_WCU_VS_WOFFORD-105.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11929</s:story_id></item><item><title>Catamounts Host Georgia State in Nonconference Doubleheader</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-catamounts-host-georgia-state-in-nonconference-doubleheader.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-catamounts-host-georgia-state-in-nonconference-doubleheader.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SB Preview vs Georgia State - FRONT " src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Georgia_State.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – Coming off of its second three-game sweep in Southern Conference play, Western Carolina softball steps out of conference on Tuesday, April 7, for a doubleheader against Sun Belt foe Georgia State on Betty Peele Field at the Catamount Softball Complex. Tuesday's twin bill is slated for a 3 p.m. first pitch.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Georgia_State.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Georgia_State.png"><media:title>SB Preview vs Georgia State - FRONT </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Georgia_State.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:15:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11926</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mason Snyder Collects Second SoCon Pitcher of the Week Award</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-mason-snyder-collects-second-socon-pitcher-of-the-week-award.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-mason-snyder-collects-second-socon-pitcher-of-the-week-award.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mason Snyder - SoCon Pitcher of the Week - April 6 - FRONT" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_MSnyderSoConPOTW_4-6_FRONT.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina junior right-hander Mason Snyder was today named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week for his performances last week, including games played March 31 through April 5. Snyder did not allow a run through three relief appearances last week in helping guide the Catamounts to a series win over Big South foe Winthrop.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_MSnyderSoConPOTW_4-6_FRONT.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_MSnyderSoConPOTW_4-6_FRONT.png"><media:title>Mason Snyder - SoCon Pitcher of the Week - April 6 - FRONT</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_MSnyderSoConPOTW_4-6_FRONT.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11925</s:story_id></item><item><title>Catamount Football 2026 Home Kickoff Times Announced</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/catamount-football-2026-home-kickoff-times-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/catamount-football-2026-home-kickoff-times-announced.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 - FB - Home Kickoff Times - FRONT" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/2026_WCUFB_HomeScheduleGameTimes.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina and Catamount football today released the kickoff times for the six home dates at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field on the 2026 schedule, which includes a pair of night games, two in the mid-afternoon, and a pair of early afternoon start times in November.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/2026_WCUFB_HomeScheduleGameTimes.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/2026_WCUFB_HomeScheduleGameTimes.png"><media:title>2026 - FB - Home Kickoff Times - FRONT</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/2026_WCUFB_HomeScheduleGameTimes.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11922</s:story_id></item><item><title>T&amp;F Posts 11 Top-Five Finishes to Close VertKlasse Meeting</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/3/track-field-t-f-posts-11-top-five-finishes-to-close-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/3/track-field-t-f-posts-11-top-five-finishes-to-close-vertklasse-meeting.aspx</guid><category>Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cymoria Thomas at SoCon Outdoors 2025" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/AN5A3493.jpg" /><br /><br />High Point, N.C. – Western Carolina track and field secured 11 more Top Five finishes, including an event win by Cymoria Thomas in the women's 200m, as competition concluded Friday at the VertKlasse Meeting, hosted by High Point at Vert Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/AN5A3493.jpg" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/AN5A3493.jpg"><media:title>Cymoria Thomas at SoCon Outdoors 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/AN5A3493.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11919</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball Opens Five-Game Homestand Tuesday, Hosts Upstate</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-opens-five-game-homestand-tuesday-hosts-upstate-at-5-pm.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-opens-five-game-homestand-tuesday-hosts-upstate-at-5-pm.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 - BASE - vs. USC Upstate - Preview - FRONT" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_vsUpState_FRONT.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina baseball opens a five-game homestand on Tuesday (April 7), hosting USC Upstate in the back end of the nonconference home-and-home at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium, to complete the two-game seasonal series. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_vsUpState_FRONT.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_vsUpState_FRONT.png"><media:title>2026 - BASE - vs. USC Upstate - Preview - FRONT</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/2026_BASE_vsUpState_FRONT.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 22:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11928</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tennis Closes Regular Season at UNCG</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/womens-tennis-tennis-closes-regular-season-at-uncg.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/6/womens-tennis-tennis-closes-regular-season-at-uncg.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WTenn vs UNCG Preview 2026" src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/WTenn_Preview_vs_UNCG.png" /><br /><br />Cullowhee, N.C. – The Western Carolina women's tennis team closes the 2026 regular season with a Southern Conference road matchup as the Catamounts visit in-state foe UNC Greensboro on Tuesday, April 7. First serve against the Spartans is set for 2 p.m. on the UNCG Tennis Courts.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/WTenn_Preview_vs_UNCG.png" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/WTenn_Preview_vs_UNCG.png"><media:title>WTenn vs UNCG Preview 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/WTenn_Preview_vs_UNCG.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 20:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11927</s:story_id></item><item><title>McPherson Hits 15th Homer in Sweep of ETSU</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/softball-mcpherson-hits-15th-homer-in-sweep-of-etsu.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/softball-mcpherson-hits-15th-homer-in-sweep-of-etsu.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Maya McPherson at Catamount Classic " src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/19/20260306-Softball_vs_Penn-SW-52-full.jpg" /><br /><br />Johnson City, Tenn. – Maya McPherson connected on her team-best 15th homer of the season to open the scoring in the fourth inning as Western Carolina plated six runs over a three-inning stretch to complete a three-game sweep of East Tennessee State at Betty Basler Field by the score of 6-1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/20260306-Softball_vs_Penn-SW-52-full.jpg" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/20260306-Softball_vs_Penn-SW-52-full.jpg"><media:title>Maya McPherson at Catamount Classic </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/20260306-Softball_vs_Penn-SW-52-full.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 16:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11923</s:story_id></item><item><title>Catamounts Claim Series over Winthrop Saturday with 7-6 Win</title><link>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/baseball-catamounts-claim-series-over-winthrop-saturday-with-7-6-win.aspx</link><guid>https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/4/4/baseball-catamounts-claim-series-over-winthrop-saturday-with-7-6-win.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Trent Turner belted a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over Gardner-Webb." src="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/18/DB3A7960_f7vbV.jpg" /><br /><br />Rock Hill, S.C. – Trent Turner highlighted a decisive four-run fifth inning with a three-run home run to right field, and Jackson Lyda drove in a pair of runs as Western Carolina claimed its nonconference road series over Winthrop on Saturday, hanging on for a 7-6 victory at Founders Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/DB3A7960_f7vbV.jpg" /><media:content url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/DB3A7960_f7vbV.jpg"><media:title>Trent Turner belted a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over Gardner-Webb.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://catamountsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/DB3A7960_f7vbV.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 19:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11924</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>