https://catamountsports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Western Carolina Universityen-us60https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-tennis-catamounts-return-to-action-at-mercer-gridiron-classic.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-tennis-catamounts-return-to-action-at-mercer-gridiron-classic.aspxWomen's Tennis

Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina women's tennis travels to the "Peach State" this weekend for the Mercer Gridiron Classic. Play in Macon, Ga. is slated to begin on Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Randy Stephens Tennis Center.]]>Mariya Dobreva vs NC A&TWed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 EST1312253https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-soccer-soccer-returns-home-to-host-etsu-for-annual-blackout-match.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-soccer-soccer-returns-home-to-host-etsu-for-annual-blackout-match.aspxWomen's Soccer

Cullowhee, N.C. – The Western Carolina women's soccer team returns home on Thursday evening as the Catamounts host Blue Ridge Border rival East Tennessee State for the squad's annual 'Blackout' game. Kickoff with the Buccaneers is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the on-campus Catamount Athletic Complex.]]>Caroline Simpkins vs Samford 2026Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EST1212249https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-golf-steinarsd-ttir-earns-socon-womens-golfer-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-golf-steinarsd-ttir-earns-socon-womens-golfer-of-the-week-honors.aspxWomen's Golf

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina's Elsa Maren Steinarsdóttir was named the Southern Conference Women's Golfer of the Week on Wednesday after pacing the Catamounts at the Tot Hill Farm Invitational in Asheboro.]]>Elsa Steinarsdóttir - SoCon Women’s Golfer of the Week - FRONTWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:46:00 EST1112252https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-volleyball-catamounts-host-samford-for-pink-purple-games.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/30/womens-volleyball-catamounts-host-samford-for-pink-purple-games.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina volleyball plays seven of its next 10 matches on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center, opening Thursday evening with the first of back-to-back Southern Conference matches against the Samford Bulldogs, both scheduled for 6 p.m. start times.]]>Katie Boney at USC Upstate Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 EST1512248https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/29/mens-golf-wcu-mens-golf-finishes-strong-place-ninth-at-badger-invitational.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/29/mens-golf-wcu-mens-golf-finishes-strong-place-ninth-at-badger-invitational.aspxMen's Golf

Cullowhee, N.C. – Behind its best team round of the tournament and a trio of strong individual performances, Western Carolina men's golf climbed into ninth place on Tuesday as the Catamounts wrapped up play at the 2026 Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course.]]>WCU's Tyler Jones during Monday's second round of the 2026 JT Poston Invitational at the Waynesville Inn & Golf Club.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 EST612250https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/general-releases-trailblazers-record-setters-and-champions-headline-wcu-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/general-releases-trailblazers-record-setters-and-champions-headline-wcu-hall-of-fame-class.aspxBaseball, Football, Softball, General Releases

Cullowhee, N.C. – A championship team that launched a program, a Major League Baseball All-Star, one of the most dominant defensive players in Catamount football history, and a legendary North Carolina high school coach comprise the Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 officially announced today.]]>2026 WCU Athletics Hall of Fame - FRONTSat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 EST1612238https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/27/womens-tennis-catamounts-open-fall-season-at-charleston-southern.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/27/womens-tennis-catamounts-open-fall-season-at-charleston-southern.aspxWomen's Tennis

Charleston, S.C. - The Western Carolina women's tennis team opened its fall season at the CSU Invitational hosted by Charleston Southern University, putting up strong performances across doubles and singles action in the four-team event.]]>WTenn Mia Miranda vs Young Harris 2026 SpringSun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EST1312243https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/football-drops-socon-opener-blue-ridge-border-battle-at-etsu.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/football-drops-socon-opener-blue-ridge-border-battle-at-etsu.aspxFootball

Johnson City, Tenn. – Lex Thomas accounted for 215 yards of offense and rushed for three touchdowns on Saturday to lead Western Carolina, but ETSU built a commanding first-half advantage and never allowed the Catamounts to gain traction in a 58-31 victory in the latest installment of the 'Blue Ridge Border Battle' and Southern Conference opener for both teams at Greene Stadium.]]>Quarterback Lex Thomas accounted for 215 total yards, including 163 yards passing and 52 rushing yards with three touchdowns in Saturday's SoCon road loss at ETSU.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:00 EST212241https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/29/womens-golf-steinarsd-ttir-caveney-pace-wcu-to-top-10-at-tot-hill-farm.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/29/womens-golf-steinarsd-ttir-caveney-pace-wcu-to-top-10-at-tot-hill-farm.aspxWomen's Golf

Asheboro, N.C. – Behind another strong tournament from Elsa Maren Steinarsdóttir and a final-round charge from Annalee Caveney, Western Carolina women's golf recorded a top-10 finish Tuesday at the Tot Hill Farm Invitational, placing ninth as the 54-hole event concluded at Tot Hill Farm Golf Club.]]>Sophomore Annalee Caveney during Tuesday's second round of the 2026 Southern Conference Women's Golf Championship at the Columbia Country Club.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:00 EST1112251https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/womens-volleyball-zudans-cobb-lead-volleyball-in-setback-at-uncg.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/26/womens-volleyball-zudans-cobb-lead-volleyball-in-setback-at-uncg.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Greensboro, N.C. – Western Carolina volleyball posted a hard-fought 26-24 set three win against the UNCG Spartans, but fell in four sets on Saturday afternoon at UNCG's on-campus Bodford Arena. The Spartans claimed the win with set scores of 25-21, 26-24, 24-26, and 25-15.]]>Ashlyn Cobb at UNCG Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:50:00 EST1512240