Cullowhee, N.C. – Friday's nonconference baseball series opener between Western Carolina and Radford has been postponed due to weather and unfavorable weather forecasts, officials at WCU today announced. The teams will now play a pair of nine-inning games in a Saturday doubleheader beginning at Noon with the series finale scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday (
subject to change).
Each game of the three-game series is slated to be broadcast on ESPN+ (
paid subscription required) with live stats available online through CatamountSports.com. In-game scores and any additional weather-related schedule updates are also available on social media through Twitter using the handle @CatamountBSB.
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Game Day Reminders for Childress Field / Hennon Stadium:
- Fans must purchase a ticket to gain admission into the stadium seating and surrounding areas;
- WCU Athletics continues to adhere to a clear bag policy for all home athletics events. Only standard clear bags, 12-inches by 6-inches by 12-inches in size, small purses approximately 4.5-inches by 5-inches not including the strap, and clear gallon-size storage bags are permitted. Diaper bags (child must be present upon entry) and any medical-related bags will be allowed;
- Fans are reminded that in accordance with stadium policies, no pets, umbrellas, coolers, or outside food and beverages are allowed within the stadium;
- This weekend marks the first games at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium where alcohol will be available for purchase through Catamount Dining concessions. Selections of beer, wine, and hard seltzers will be available for purchase – patrons must be 21 years of age with a legal ID and a limit of one beverage per transaction;
- Free game day parking for games in Cullowhee is available in the baseball parking deck behind the grandstand seating area, or beyond the outfield fence utilizing the access road that skirts the stadium to the left.