Cullowhee, N.C. – Catamount fans will have another way to catch a pair of Western Carolina basketball games – one men's and one women's – this season as the Southern Conference and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) today announced a four-game basketball series airing statewide each Saturday throughout February.
The limited-run live sports television package includes the Catamount men's team's game at Wofford on Saturday, Feb. 7 and the home women's game against the Terriers on Saturday, Feb. 14.
"We are extremely grateful to SCETV and President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell for their innovative mindset in developing this new creative partnership," said SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross. "Adrienne's vision and leadership in championing this agreement show a genuine commitment to serving communities across South Carolina and Western North Carolina with elite college sports programming and thoughtful storytelling. This collaboration allows the SoCon to showcase high-level men's and women's college basketball to audiences who may not otherwise have access to these games, while also spotlighting the academic excellence and educational and societal value of our 10 member institutions, their student-athletes, and leadership. More than ever, It's All Here in the SoCon, in partnership with SCETV."
The Palmetto state is home to more SoCon institutions than any other state (Furman, The Citadel, and Wofford), and all four games feature programs that represent or serve South Carolina viewers. The series aims to deepen community ties, elevate student-athletes and their academic stories, and bring fresh, local sports content to SCETV's diverse statewide audience.
Despite being the only North Carolina team on the TV slate, the Catamounts are featured the second most out of any SoCon team in the upcoming broadcast schedule, behind only the Wofford Terriers, who will appear in three games. Furman, The Citadel, and Chattanooga will all be featured once each.
"At SCETV, we are constantly looking for ways to increase local content that reflects life in South Carolina and adds value for our communities," said Fairwell. "This partnership with the SoCon aligns perfectly with our mission as a public media organization. By featuring SoCon basketball, we're not only celebrating outstanding student-athletes but also strengthening our ties with South Carolina's colleges and universities while showcasing the power of education. With the SoCon on SCETV, we're proud to offer something new for sports fans, families, and lifelong learners alike, meaning truly something for everyone."
Additionally, the four men's quarterfinal games of the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships at the Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville will air on the South Carolina Channel, SCETV's statewide digital subchannel. These broadcasts are an extension of the February series, continuing to expand public access to SoCon basketball across South Carolina.
Additional information – including channel listings and promotional plans such as on-air spots and social campaigns – will be released by SCETV and the SoCon as the series approaches.
Full 2026 SoCon on SCETV Schedule:
- Saturday, Feb. 7 – 4 p.m. ET
- Men's Basketball: Wofford vs. Western Carolina
- Host: Wofford College (Spartanburg, S.C.)
- Saturday, Feb. 14 – 2 p.m. ET
- Women's Basketball: Western Carolina vs. Wofford
- Host: Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, N.C. – Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville market)
- Saturday, Feb. 21 – 1 p.m. ET
- Men's Basketball: The Citadel vs. Chattanooga
- Host: The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.)
- Saturday, Feb. 28 – 2 p.m. ET
- Women's Basketball: Furman vs. Wofford
- Host: Furman University (Greenville, S.C.)
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA ETV AND PUBLIC RADIO:
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences, and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected, and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
