Athens, GA - The Catamounts won on the road today over the nationally ranked Georgia Bulldogs.
Junior Adam Curtis picked up the win, while junior Preston Hatcher picked up a save tonight over the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia. Curtis pitched 6 and two-thirds innings, facing 29 batters, giving up 6 hits, and three runs in the win. This win gives Curtis his second win of the season, and his first over a nationally ranked team.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
WBB: Menendez All-Conference; Lane All-Freshman
Memendez |
Lane |
Senior Kaila'Shea Menendez has been named to the 2012 All-Southern Conference team, and Ali Lane to the SoCon All-Freshman team as voted by the league's head coaches
Menendez is averaging 11.7 points per game and ranks ninth in the Southern Conference. She ranks sixth in free throw percentage (80.4) and eighth in steals (1.7) in the SoCon. She has scored in double figures 19 times scoring a career-high 26 points against Chattanooga on December 19, 2011. Menendez also became the 23rd player in school history to go over 1,000 points in her career and currently has 1,114 points.
Lane is the second Catamount player to be named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team, following Rena Wakama was honored on the all-freshman squad in 2011. Lane has started every game for the Catamounts moving from the two guard to the point guard position midway through the season. She is averaging 4.9 points per game.
Monday, February 27, 2012
WBB: Women's Tournament Pairings
The SoCon Women's Basketball Tournament will begin in Asheville’s Kimmel Arena with Charleston playing Wofford at 11:30 a.m., then followed by Western Carolina against Georgia Southern at 2:00 p.m. Furman will take on Greensboro in the last game of opening day, starting at 4:30 p.m.
The women’s championship game, which is scheduled for Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the U.S. Cellular Center can be seen on ESPN3.
Friday, March 2
Game 1— (8) Charleston vs. (9) Wofford, 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 – (7) Western Carolina vs. (10) Georgia Southern, 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 – (6) Furman vs. (11) Greensboro, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 3
Game 4—(1) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 1, Noon
Game 5—(4) Samford vs. (5) Elon, 2:30 p.m.
Game 6—(2) Appy State vs. Winner of Game 2, 6:00 p.m.
Game 7—(3) Chattanooga vs. Winner of Game 3, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4
Semifinal 1—Noon
Semifinal 2—2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 5
Championship Game—5:00 p.m.
The women’s championship game, which is scheduled for Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the U.S. Cellular Center can be seen on ESPN3.
Friday, March 2
Game 1— (8) Charleston vs. (9) Wofford, 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 – (7) Western Carolina vs. (10) Georgia Southern, 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 – (6) Furman vs. (11) Greensboro, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 3
Game 4—(1) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 1, Noon
Game 5—(4) Samford vs. (5) Elon, 2:30 p.m.
Game 6—(2) Appy State vs. Winner of Game 2, 6:00 p.m.
Game 7—(3) Chattanooga vs. Winner of Game 3, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4
Semifinal 1—Noon
Semifinal 2—2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 5
Championship Game—5:00 p.m.
Sumler named SoCon Player of the Week
Courtesy SoConSports.com |
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Catamounts Unite Tour
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
MBB: The final SoCon Tournament pairings
North
1. Greensboro 10-8
2. Elon 9-9
3. Western 8-10
4. Samford 8-10
5. Appy State 7-11
6. Chattanooga 5-13
South
1. Davidson 16-2
2. Wofford 12-6
3. Georgia Southern 12-6
4. Charleston 10-8
5. Furman 8-10
6. Citadel 3-15
First Round - Friday, March 2 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs. (No. 5 North) Appy State 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Western vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Samford vs. (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Georgia Southern vs. (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 1 - 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Wofford vs. Winner of Game 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 - 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Elon vs. Winner of Game 4 - 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Saturday night's games (2-25-12).
1. Greensboro 10-8
2. Elon 9-9
3. Western 8-10
4. Samford 8-10
5. Appy State 7-11
6. Chattanooga 5-13
South
1. Davidson 16-2
2. Wofford 12-6
3. Georgia Southern 12-6
4. Charleston 10-8
5. Furman 8-10
6. Citadel 3-15
First Round - Friday, March 2 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs. (No. 5 North) Appy State 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Western vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Samford vs. (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Georgia Southern vs. (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 1 - 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Wofford vs. Winner of Game 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 - 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Elon vs. Winner of Game 4 - 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Saturday night's games (2-25-12).
Friday, February 24, 2012
WCU Men Capture Indoor Track Title
Courtesy the Southern Conference - Western Carolina Indoor Track Champions |
The championship concluded with the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. Western Carolina took first place in both. The men posted a time of 3:15.08. The relay team consisted of sophomore Aaron Tribble, junior Brandon Hairston, freshman Demari Boswell and senior Benny Davis. The women’s Catamount relay team posted a new conference record time of 3:44.98. The team included sophomore Shiniqua Proyor, freshman Genevieve Emrick, freshman Lena Elliot and senior Felisha Garren.
Southern Conference North Division Seeding Scenarios:
Only two seeds are locked in place in the SoCon's North Division - UNCG claimed the regular season divisional title by virtue of Elon's loss at Davidson on Thursday night, and Chattanooga is locked into the No. 6 seed from the North. All other seeding will be determined on Saturday:
- If WCU WINS and BOTH Elon and Samford LOSE, there will be a three-way for second place ... In that scenario, WCU would be the No. 2 seed and earn the first-round bye by virtue of a 3-1 record in the three-way head-to-head ... Samford would be third because of its regular season sweep of Elon with ASU fifth;
- If WCU LOSES to ASU, the Catamounts would finish 7-11 and be the No. 5 seed playing the first game of the tournament at 11:30 am on Friday against the South's No. 4 seed, College of Charleston;
- If ALL THREE - WCU, Elon and Samford - WIN on Saturday, WCU would finish FOURTH and play the South Division's No. 5 seed, Furman, at approximately 6:00 pm on Friday evening ... Samford would be the No. 2 seed because of its regular season sweep of Elon;
- If WCU WINS and EITHER Elon OR Samford WIN, the Catamounts would be the No. 3 seed and play the South Division's No. 6 seed, The Citadel, at 2:00 pm on Friday afternoon ... WCU has the tie-breaker over both because of the regular season sweep over Samford while Elon was swept by the Bulldogs.
---Courtesy CatamountSports.com
- If WCU WINS and BOTH Elon and Samford LOSE, there will be a three-way for second place ... In that scenario, WCU would be the No. 2 seed and earn the first-round bye by virtue of a 3-1 record in the three-way head-to-head ... Samford would be third because of its regular season sweep of Elon with ASU fifth;
- If WCU LOSES to ASU, the Catamounts would finish 7-11 and be the No. 5 seed playing the first game of the tournament at 11:30 am on Friday against the South's No. 4 seed, College of Charleston;
- If ALL THREE - WCU, Elon and Samford - WIN on Saturday, WCU would finish FOURTH and play the South Division's No. 5 seed, Furman, at approximately 6:00 pm on Friday evening ... Samford would be the No. 2 seed because of its regular season sweep of Elon;
- If WCU WINS and EITHER Elon OR Samford WIN, the Catamounts would be the No. 3 seed and play the South Division's No. 6 seed, The Citadel, at 2:00 pm on Friday afternoon ... WCU has the tie-breaker over both because of the regular season sweep over Samford while Elon was swept by the Bulldogs.
---Courtesy CatamountSports.com
Basketball: WCU to honor 6 seniors on Saturday
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
Prior to tip-off on Saturday, Western Carolina will honor three members of the 2011-12 senior class in a pre-game ceremony as Keaton Cole, Harouna Mutombo and Sam Smithson all play their final regular season home games for the Purple & Gold.
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
The Catamounts will also honor seniors Laura Sanchez, Caitlin Hollifield and Kaila'Shea Menendez at the last home game of the regular season.
Breaking news - WCU Men 1st - Women 2d (SoCon Indoor T&F Championships
WCU men finish first, women second.
Men - Team Rankings - 17 Events Scored
1) Western Carolina 155
2) Appalachian State 154.50
3) Samford 147.50
4) Citadel 58
5) Davidson 50
6) Chattanooga 32
7) Furman 29
8) UNC-Greensboro 27
9) Wofford 9
Women - Team Rankings - 17 Events Scored
1) Appalachian State 157.16
2) Western Carolina 113
3) Georgia Southern 92
4) Samford 85
5) Elon 72.33
6) Col. of Charleston 59
7) UNC-Greensboro 36
8) Furman 17
9) Chattanooga 12
10) Wofford 9.50
11) Citadel 9
12) Davidson 1
Cole new 3-point single season leader
Courtesy WCU Sports |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
If it started today...... the SoCon Basketball Tournament
The SoCon Basketball Tournament ....
as of Thursday, 2-23-12*
North
1. Greensboro 10-7
2. Samford 8-9
3. Elon 8-9
4. Appy 7-10
5. Western 7-10
6. Chattanooga 4-13
South
1. Davidson 15-2
2. Georgia Southern 12-5
3. Wofford 11-6
4. Charleston 9-8
5. Furman 8-9
6. Citadel 3-14
First Round - Friday, March 2 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs (No. 5 North) Western 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Elon vs (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - U.S. Cellular Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Samford vs Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Thursday night's games (2-23-12).
Catamounts Unite Tour in Fletcher, N.C
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
SoCon Monster Game of the Week Preview: Samford at Western Carolina
"Can the Catamounts win two games and get the bye from the North?
Thanks to Appalachian State's stunning loss to The Citadel on Wednesday night, things just got......"
- read Mocs Mania!'s SoCon Monster Game of the Week Preview
Thanks to Appalachian State's stunning loss to The Citadel on Wednesday night, things just got......"
- read Mocs Mania!'s SoCon Monster Game of the Week Preview
T&F: SoCon Indoor Championships
Birmingham, Al. - The Western Carolina Track and Field teams travel to the Birmingham CrossPlex Thursday and Friday February 23-24, for the SoCon Indoor Championship.
The indoor championship will not be held at Clemson for the first time in six years, instead, the Birmingham CrossPlex host the event for the first time. “We’re going to see what kind of team we can put together for the conference meet based on what we’ve done so far this season. Overall, though, we had some good performances and we’re going to continue to try to do better.” said head coach Danny Williamson.
The indoor championship will not be held at Clemson for the first time in six years, instead, the Birmingham CrossPlex host the event for the first time. “We’re going to see what kind of team we can put together for the conference meet based on what we’ve done so far this season. Overall, though, we had some good performances and we’re going to continue to try to do better.” said head coach Danny Williamson.
Baseball Adds Volunteer Assistant Coach
Cullowhee, NC - Head baseball coach Bobby Moranda has announced Scott Manshack has been added to the Catamount coaching staff as a volunteer assistant. Manshack will work with Moranda in mentoring the Catamount pitching staff.
In 2006, he served as the junior varsity head baseball coach at Smoky Mountain High in Sylva, and was the varsity assistant coach in both 2007 and '08. "Scott has a great understanding of the game of baseball and is a true competitor - both attributes he brings to our team in a coaching role. His success as a player on the mound really translates well with our players and I'm excited to have him as a valued member of our coaching staff." said Moranda of Manshack.
In 2006, he served as the junior varsity head baseball coach at Smoky Mountain High in Sylva, and was the varsity assistant coach in both 2007 and '08. "Scott has a great understanding of the game of baseball and is a true competitor - both attributes he brings to our team in a coaching role. His success as a player on the mound really translates well with our players and I'm excited to have him as a valued member of our coaching staff." said Moranda of Manshack.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
MBB: Tsalidi Sequoyah preferred walk on
North Carolina's leading high school rebounder (at 16.7 rpg) will be a preferred walk-on to Western Carolina next season according to Cherokee High School boys basketball coach Rob Strong.
Braves center Tsalidi Sequoyah, is a 6-foot-8, 220-pound senior that averages 20.0 points, as well as those 17 rebounds per game.
Catamounts Unite Tour in Cherokee
On Wednsday, February 22d, the Catamounts Unite Tour will be at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Cherokee, N.C. at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Scanning the SoCon - Week 16
Scanning the SoCon - Week 16
Discussions of the last week of the regular season.
DavidsonCats- Davidson fan.
MocsMania- Chattanooga fan.
TheSportsArsenal- Citadel fan.
UNCGBasketballFan- UNC-Greensboro fan.
Discussions of the last week of the regular season.
DavidsonCats- Davidson fan.
MocsMania- Chattanooga fan.
TheSportsArsenal- Citadel fan.
UNCGBasketballFan- UNC-Greensboro fan.
Coaches' Luncheon set for Wednesday at O'Malley's
O'Malley's Bar & Grill in Sylva will host the lunch-time social on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:45 that will include video highlights, chalk talk and question/answer session with both head basketball coaches, Karen Middleton and Larry Hunter. Fans can order lunch off of O'Malley's menu while listening to the both head coaches with question/answer sessions.
Monday, February 20, 2012
WBB: Cats get big defensive stop
The Cats held the Lady Bulldogs to just 18 points in the second half, overcoming a 9 point halftime deficit, to take a 52-44 win over Samford in the Ramsey Center.
The win snaped a six-game losing streak against Samford, and was the first win over the Bulldogs in Cullowhee since Samford joined the league in 2008. Nine Catamounts saw playing time in the game and eight got into the scoring column, with a total of 27 points coming off the bench.
The win snaped a six-game losing streak against Samford, and was the first win over the Bulldogs in Cullowhee since Samford joined the league in 2008. Nine Catamounts saw playing time in the game and eight got into the scoring column, with a total of 27 points coming off the bench.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Catamounts Unite Tour in Charlotte
On Tuesday, February 21th, the Catamounts Unite Tour will be at the BlackFinn Saloon in Charlotte, N.C. at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
If it started today...... the SoCon BB Tourney
The SoCon Men's Basketball Tournament, If it started today!!!
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs. (No. 5 North) Western 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Elon vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs. (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs. (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs. Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Samford vs. Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
.... as of Thursday, 2-16-12*
North
1. Greensboro (10 - 6)
2. Samford (8 - 8)
3. Elon (8 - 8)
4. Appy State (7 - 9)
5. Western (6 - 10)
6. Chattanooga (4 - 12)
South
1. Davidson (14 - 2)
2. Georgia Southern (12 - 4)
3. Wofford (10 - 6)
4. Charleston (8 - 8)
5. Furman (7 - 9)
6. Citadel (2 - 14)
*updated to include Saturday night's games (2-18-12).
Baseball: Cats Sweep Fordham
Courtesy WCU Sports |
"Any time you sweep someone at the Division I level, it's a great thing" said Head Coach Moranda. "Our goal was to get the sweep and we achieved our goal," continued Moranda. "We have a lot to work on. We had two games where we were up big and let them get back in the game so we need to learn from that, understand how that happened and correct it. If we do that, we can be a pretty good team."
Cats take Elon in Overtime, 78-76
Courtesy WCU Sports |
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Menendez Named SoCon Player of the Week
Pace Named Student-Athlete of the Week
If it started today......
The SoCon Men's Basketball Tournament, If it started today!!!
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs (No. 5 North) Western 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Elon vs Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
.... as of Thursday, 2-16-12*
North
1. Greensboro (10 - 5)
2. Elon (8 - 7)
3. Samford (7 - 8)
4. Appalachian State (7 - 9)
5. Western (4 - 10)
6. Chattanooga (4 - 11)
South
1. Davidson (14 - 2)
2. Georgia Southern (11 - 4)
3. Wofford (10 - 6)
4. Charleston (8 - 8)
5. Furman (7 - 8)
6. Citadel (1 - 13)
*updated to include Wed, night's games (2-11-12).
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs (No. 5 North) Western 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs (No. 6 North) Chattanooga 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Greensboro vs Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Elon vs Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
.... as of Thursday, 2-16-12*
North
1. Greensboro (10 - 5)
2. Elon (8 - 7)
3. Samford (7 - 8)
4. Appalachian State (7 - 9)
5. Western (4 - 10)
6. Chattanooga (4 - 11)
South
1. Davidson (14 - 2)
2. Georgia Southern (11 - 4)
3. Wofford (10 - 6)
4. Charleston (8 - 8)
5. Furman (7 - 8)
6. Citadel (1 - 13)
*updated to include Wed, night's games (2-11-12).
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Catamounts Unite Tour in Canton
On Monday, February 13th, the Catamounts Unite Tour will be at Sid's on Main in Canton, N.C. at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir are traveling across North Carolina reaching out to the Catamount Nation. Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," is a series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
If it started today!!!
The SoCon Men's Basketball Tournament, If it started today!!!
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs (No. 5 North) Chattanooga 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs (No. 6 North) Western Carolina 8:30 p.m.
Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Elon vs Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Greensboro vs Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
.... as of Sunday, 2-12-12*
North
1. Greensboro (9 - 5)
2. Elon (8 - 6)
3. Samford (7 - 7)
4. Appalachian State (6 - 9)
5. Chattanooga (4 - 10)
6. Western Carolina (4 - 10)
South
1. Davidson (13 - 2)
2. Georgia Southern (11 - 4)
3. Wofford (9 - 6)
4. Charleston (8 - 7)
5. Furman (7 - 8)
6. Citadel (1 - 13)
*updated to include Saturday night's games (2-11-12).
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs (No. 5 North) Chattanooga 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs (No. 6 North) Western Carolina 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Elon vs Winner of Game 1 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs Winner of Game 2 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs Winner of Game 3 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Greensboro vs Winner of Game 4 8:30 p.m.
.... as of Sunday, 2-12-12*
North
1. Greensboro (9 - 5)
2. Elon (8 - 6)
3. Samford (7 - 7)
4. Appalachian State (6 - 9)
5. Chattanooga (4 - 10)
6. Western Carolina (4 - 10)
South
1. Davidson (13 - 2)
2. Georgia Southern (11 - 4)
3. Wofford (9 - 6)
4. Charleston (8 - 7)
5. Furman (7 - 8)
6. Citadel (1 - 13)
*updated to include Saturday night's games (2-11-12).
Friday, February 10, 2012
SoCon Basketball Tournament
Catamount Central for the SoCon Basketball Tournament
The Catamount Club will be hosting a Tip-Off Party on Thursday evening, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Lexington Avenue Brewery (LAB). The LAB will be “Catamount Central” for the entire weekend of SoCon festivities. We will be hosting all of our pre-game events, and post-game gatherings at this location!
Lexington Avenue Brewery
39 North Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-2827
(828) 252-0212
Hotel Information - The Catamount Club has the following room block set up.
The Crowne Plaza Resort
$89 per night Doubles/ $94 per night KING
1 Resort Dr., Asheville NC
800.948.0424
To make a reservation, please contact the Catamount Club office at 828.227.3047, or e-mail jfisher1@wcu.edu.
Catamount Sports this weekend
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Softball vs Longwood - 10:00 AM (at Georgia State)
Women's Basketball at Wofford - 2:00 PM
Softball vs ETSU - 2:30 PM (at Georgia State)
Men's Basketball at Furman - 4:00 PM
Track at JDL College Invitational - Meet All Day
If it started today (2-10-12)
The SoCon Men's Basketball Tournament, If it started today!!!
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs. (No. 5 North) Chattanooga 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs. (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs. (No. 6 North) Western Carolina 8:30 p.m.
Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Elon vs. Winner of Game 1 (Charleston/Chattanooga) 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs. Winner of Game 2 (Samford/Citadel) 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 (Appy/Furman) 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 4 (Wofford/Western) 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Thurday night's games (2-9-12).
First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Charleston vs. (No. 5 North) Chattanooga 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs. (No. 5 South) Furman 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Wofford vs. (No. 6 North) Western Carolina 8:30 p.m.
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Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Elon vs. Winner of Game 1 (Charleston/Chattanooga) 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Georgia Southern vs. Winner of Game 2 (Samford/Citadel) 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 (Appy/Furman) 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 4 (Wofford/Western) 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Thurday night's games (2-9-12).
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Junior Softball Player Jordan Fulton Student-Athlete Blog
Courtesy WCU |
"The Catamount softball team is tremendously pumped up for our 2012 season to begin. We are excited to welcome our new coaching staff.
During the fall, they have taught us that sticking together through adversity will make us stronger as a team. Everyone can't wait to get on the field and show how everyone how hard we have been working.
I believe this year's team stands out more than any other because of the heart and drive we have. As a team, we have realized softball isn't solely based on talent; you have to have a good attitude, motivation, and HEART.
In practices, this season, everyone has been working hard to get where we need to be. Practice is very upbeat and keeps everyone on their toes; it also seems to be much effective.
The freshmen class came in ready to work. Every day they continue to show their dedication to this team, and I am very proud of the influence the freshmen and new comers have brought to the team.
Our schedule seems to be hectic, but we are ready! We can't wait to start traveling, and then come back to play on our home field to show our supporters what we are capable of this season.
I think our team creates a unique energy that will get everyone excited to watch us play.
Come out and support your Catamount softball team."
Couetesy WCU Sports Information
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
MBB: Charleston
Courtesy CofC Athletics |
Thursday's game marks the only regular season meeting between the Cats and Cougars during the regular season. Western hopes to snap its five-game conference road losing skid, as the Cats have not won away from home in league play beating Samford, 75-71 early in the season. Western Carolina trails in the all-time series with Charleston, 7-16, and has only one win in the series games played in Charleston (1-8). For game details, follow this link: Game #26 - Charleston
Preseason All Conference Selections
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Director of Athletics Randy Eaton and first-year Catamount head football coach Mark Speir together are traveling across North Carolina and the region during the next month reaching out to the Catamount Nation.
Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," the series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Entitled the "Catamounts Unite Tour," the series of nightly receptions is designed to allow both Eaton and Speir to meet with WCU alumni, supporters and Catamount fans alike as they craft together the vision and direction of Catamount Athletics and Western Carolina Football.
Leggett Legacy "No. 7" to Vance Chavis
Courtesy WCU |
Chavis will wear the No. 7 jersey during the 2012 season which was made famous at WCU by former coaching great, Jack Leggett. To earn the "Leggett No. 7 Legacy," a "player must have a passion for the game of baseball; show total intensity daily; do more with less; use adversity as preparation for greatness; and be committed to the ideals of T.E.A.M. by displaying: T-Toughness, E-Effort, A-Approach to find a way to M-Make it Happen".
"Vance's work ethic is unmatched. He has persevered through several injuries and a subsequent surgery during his career at Western Carolina. We have named him one of our team captains going into the 2012 season and it is an honor to bestow upon him the `Leggett No. 7' for this year," said Coach Moranda.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
MBB: If it started today (2-4-12)
If the SoCon Tournament started today.... as of 2-4-12*
North
1. Elon 7 - 4
2. UNCG 7 - 5
3. Samford 6 - 6
4. Appalachian State 5 - 7
5. Western Carolina 4 - 8
6. Chattanooga 3 - 9
South
1. Davidson 11 - 1
2T. Wofford 8 - 4 (owns tie breaker)
2T. Georgia Southern 8 - 4
4. Furman 6 - 6 12 - 11
5. College of Charleston 6 - 7
6. Citadel 1 - 11
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First Round - Friday, March 2 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 1 (No. 4 South) Furman vs. (No. 5 North) Western - 11:30 a.m.
Game 2 (No. 3 North) Samford vs. (No. 6 South) Citadel - 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 (No. 4 North) Appy State vs. (No. 5 South) Charleston - 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (No. 3 South) Georgia Southern vs. (No. 6 North) Chattanooga - 8:30 p.m.
Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 3 - Asheville Civic Center
Game 5 (No. 1 North) Elon vs. Winner of Game 1 (Furman/WCU) - 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (No. 2 South) Wofford vs. Winner of Game 2 (Samford/Citadel) - 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 (No. 1 South) Davidson vs. Winner of Game 3 (Appy State/Charleston) - 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (No. 2 North) Greensboro vs. Winner of Game 4 (GSU/Chattanooga) - 8:30 p.m.
*updated to include Saturday's games.
WBB: Cats pick up a road victory
Courtesy WCU Sports |
The Cats have a short break of seven days before they travel to Spartanburg, SC to play the Wofford Terrires where they will have an opportunity to pick up their second seasonal sweep, and extend their winning streak to three conference wins in a row. .
Softball: Georgia State First Pitch Classic
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The Cats will kick off the season against Longwood on Saturday at 10:00 am at GSU's Panthersville softball complex (the complex is not on GSU's campus).
Georgia State First Pitch Classic Schedule
Sat, Feb 11 -WCU vs. Longwood at Panthersville 10 AM
Sat, Feb 11 -GSU vs. Longwood at Panthersville 12:15 PM
Sat, Feb 11 -WCU vs. ETSU at Panthersville 2:30 PM
Sat, Feb 11 -GSU vs ETSU at Panthersville 4:45 PM
Sun, Feb 12 -ETSU vs. Longwood at Panthersville 10 AM
Sun, Feb 12 -GSU vs WCU at Panthersville 12:15 PM
Sun, Feb 12 No. 3 seed vs. No. 4 seed at Panthersville 2:30 PM
Sun, Feb 12 No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed at Panthersville 4:45 PM
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
MBB: Coach Hunter's 100th win at Western
Courtesy WCU Sports |
MBB: Chattanooga - White Out
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
Chattanooga (9-14, 3-7)
vs.
Western Carolina (9-14, 3-7)
February 2, 2012
Cullowhee, N.C. / Ramsey Center
Tip Time: 7 PM
TV: ESPN3.com - with Darren Goldwater (PxP) and Dean Keener (analysis)
Radio: Power 90 dot 5 and catamountsports.com
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Catamount Football To Host National Signing Day Event!
On Thursday, February 2nd Head Football Coach Mark Speir and his staff will introduce the 2012 Signing Class! Coach Speir will introduce his position coaches, who will then brief you on each student athlete that has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for WCU.
Our Coaches will review film on each signee to allow you to get the first glimpse of our new Catamounts!
This event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room in conjunction with the Purple Zone prior to the Men’s Basketball game vs Chattanooga.
To RSVP, pleases contact the Catamount Club office at 828.227.3047, or e-mail jfisher1@wcu.edu.
WBB: Cats over Charleston
Courtesy WCU Sports |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Soccer: Cats sign 5 to NLIs
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
Head women's soccer coach Chad Miller announced the addition of five student- athletes joining the Catamount Soccer Program for 2012. The following have signed NLIs (National Letters of Intent):
-Mary-Kathryn Bradley (Bradenton, FL),
-Kelly Pannell (Sale Creek, TN)
-Courtney Rosu (Hammonton, NJ)
-Amanda Schwartz (Johns Creek, GA)
-Markie-Lynn Studnicky (Apex, NC)
for more information follow this link: Chad Miller Signs Five for 2012
It's Here - The Big Day
Courtesy WCU Sports Information |
The following have signed National Letters of Intent with Western Carolina.
-Seth Curtis QB/Ath. 5-10 175 HS Murphy, N.C. (Murphy HS)
-Matt DeGraffinreed OL 6-2 305 HS Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook HS)
-C.J. Goodman QB/Ath. 5-11 165 HS Mableton, Ga. (Pebblebrook HS)
-Sertonuse Harris Jr. LB 6-0 190 HS Mableton, Ga. (Pebblebrook HS)
-Caleb Hawkins DE 6-3 220 HS Durham, N.C. (Northern Durham HS)
-Michael Helms Jr. QB/Ath. 6-0 190 HS Morganton, N.C. (Freedom HS)
-Hunter Kirby OL 6-2 265 HS Inman, S.C. (Boiling Springs HS)
-Brandon Littlejohn QB/Ath. 5-11 175 HS Lawndale, N.C. (Burns HS)
-Jaleel Lorquet CB 5-10 165 HS Jesup, Ga. (Wayne County HS)
-John McBeth DE 6-2 220 HS Greensboro, N.C. (Northern Guilford HS)
-A.J. McKoy CB 5-10 180 HS Council, N.C. (East Bladen HS)
-Troy Mitchell QB/Ath. 6-0 200 HS Mobile, Ala. (Cypress Falls (Texas) HS)
-Andrew Potts OL 6-3 310 HS Hampstead, N.C. (Topsail HS)
-Darius Ramsey RB 5-8 175 HS Waco, N.C. (Burns HS)
-Spearman Robinson WR 6-4 210 HS Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood HS)
-Eddie Sullivan QB/Ath. 6-1 200 Jr. Boca Raton, Fla. (Marshall / Boca Raton HS)
-Josh Wineberg OL 6-6 250 HS West Jefferson, N.C. (Ashe County HS)
for more information, follow this link: Western Carolina, Mark Speir Ink 15 on National Signing Day