https://catamountsports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Western Carolina Universityen-us60https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/cross-country-to-open-2026-season-at-duel-in-the-valley.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/cross-country-to-open-2026-season-at-duel-in-the-valley.aspxCross Country

Cullowhee, N.C. - The Western Carolina men's and women's cross country squads open the 2026 season on Friday afternoon, making the short trip to Bryson City, N.C., for the Duel in the Valley against mountain rival, UNC Asheville.The Catamounts and Bulldogs will compete on the Kituwah Mound trail, with the women's 3K beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's 6K at 6 p.m.]]>Jesse Norman at 2025 SoCon XC ChampionshipsThu, 3 Sep 2026 18:00:00 EST512176https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/mens-golf-jones-earns-sponsor-exemption-to-pga-tours-biltmore-championship-asheville.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/mens-golf-jones-earns-sponsor-exemption-to-pga-tours-biltmore-championship-asheville.aspxMen's Golf

Cullowhee, N.C. – Tyler Jones had just finished Thursday morning's strength and conditioning session with his Western Carolina men's golf teammates in the Ramsey Center weight room when head coach Tim Eckberg gathered the team together.]]>Tyler Jones - Biltmore Championship Asheville - FRONTThu, 3 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EST612175https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-volleyball-volleyball-heads-to-blue-ridge-volleyball-classic-friday.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-volleyball-volleyball-heads-to-blue-ridge-volleyball-classic-friday.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina volleyball continues a six-match road swing as part of 11 of its first 13 away from home, returning to the Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic this weekend, facing three opponents over three days at the Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville.]]>Sam Kranzler at Clemson Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 EST1512172https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-soccer-catamounts-battle-in-2-0-loss-to-nc-state.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-soccer-catamounts-battle-in-2-0-loss-to-nc-state.aspxWomen's Soccer

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina women's soccer went toe-to-toe with one of the nation's last remaining unbeaten teams on Thursday night, surrendering a pair of late second-half goals as red-hot North Carolina State claimed a 2-0 victory at the Catamount Athletic Complex.]]>Amara Yetka vs NC State 2026Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:15:00 EST1212177https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/1/mens-golf-butcher-lael-post-top-10-finishes-at-jaguar-invitational.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/1/mens-golf-butcher-lael-post-top-10-finishes-at-jaguar-invitational.aspxMen's Golf

Augusta, Ga. – A pair of closing-hole eagles propelled Western Carolina's Jace Butcher and Brewer Lael into the top 10 as the Western Carolina opened the 2026-27 season with a fourth-place finish Tuesday at the Jaguar Invitational, contested at Forest Hills Golf Club.]]>Junior Jace Butcher during Tuesday's second round at the 2026 Southern Conference Men's Golf Championship at the Solina Golf Club.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EST612171https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/31/catamount-football-enters-national-rankings-at-no-24-in-media-poll.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/31/catamount-football-enters-national-rankings-at-no-24-in-media-poll.aspxFootball

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina football entered the national rankings this week in two of the three major FCS polls released Monday, debuting at No. 24 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and No. 25 in the FCS Nation Radio Top 25. The Catamounts (1-0) are also receiving votes in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, sitting just outside the Top 25.]]>Top 25 Polls - August 31 - FRONTMon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 EST212168https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/2/womens-soccer-catamount-soccer-hosts-nc-state-to-close-home-nonconference-schedule.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/2/womens-soccer-catamount-soccer-hosts-nc-state-to-close-home-nonconference-schedule.aspxWomen's Soccer

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina women's soccer closes the home portion of its nonconference schedule on Thursday night, returning to the Catamount Athletic Complex to host in-state ACC foe North Carolina State under the lights with kickoff at 7 p.m.]]>Eliza Rich vs East Carolina 2026Wed, 2 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EST1212173https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/1/catamount-club-fill-the-western-sky-fundraising-campaign-tops-100-million-in-support.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/9/1/catamount-club-fill-the-western-sky-fundraising-campaign-tops-100-million-in-support.aspxGeneral, General Releases, Catamount Club

Western Carolina University has concluded its ambitious "Fill the Western Sky" comprehensive fundraising campaign with more than $110 million in philanthropic support pouring in to benefit the institution's academic, student engagement and athletics programs.]]>Fill the Western Sky Gala - FRONTTue, 1 Sep 2026 12:55:00 EST2112170https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/31/football-lex-thomas-named-socon-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/31/football-lex-thomas-named-socon-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxFootball

Cullowhee, N.C. – Following a standout performance in his first collegiate start for the Catamounts, Western Carolina junior quarterback Lex Thomas was named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.]]>2026 - SoCon Offensive POTW - Lex Thomas - FRONTMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 EST212167https://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/29/football-thomas-defense-fuel-second-half-surge-in-45-21-opening-win-over-eku.aspxhttps://catamountsports.com/news/2026/8/29/football-thomas-defense-fuel-second-half-surge-in-45-21-opening-win-over-eku.aspxFootball

Cullowhee, N.C. – Lex Thomas threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to Josh Perry, and added a fourth-quarter rushing score as Western Carolina rallied for a 45-21 season-opening victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field.]]>Lex Thomas vs. EKU - FRONTSat, 29 Aug 2026 23:45:00 EST212163