The catamount’s season opener didn’t go as planned when they suffered a loss at the hand of the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 9, in Asheville, NC. It was a sluggish start for both squads offensively due to the defensive intensity from both sides. Western Carolina received a strong showing from Trey Sumler and Tom Tankelewics […]
Catamounts eager to begin their journey
November 6, 2012 by
After eight months since their unforgettable run through the SoCon tournament, the catamounts are ready to tip off the season. The last time the catamounts were on the floor they found themselves matched up against the heavily favored Davidson Wildcats. After Western Carolina erased a 12-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation to force two overtime […]
Chattanooga spoils final game for catamount seniors
November 4, 2012 by
The catamounts capped off their home schedule in a familiar fashion, with another loss. It was Senior day at E.J. Whitmire Stadium as the catamount fan base said farewell to 11 of it’s members who were playing in their final home game as a catamount. The catamounts appeared determined to send their seniors out with […]
Catamounts look to take back the Jug
October 27, 2012 by
Western Carolina vs. Appalachian State, enough said. The catamounts and mountaineers will meet on the gridiron in the annual “Battle for the Old Mountain Jug,” Saturday, Oct. 27 in Cullowhee, NC. A rivalry that meets annually has been dominated by the mountaineers who have won 56 of the 75 meetings (56-18-1). However, more fuel […]
Cherokee stickball on display at Mountain Heritage Day
September 30, 2012 by
Mountain Heritage Day made it’s 38th annual appearance on the campus of Western Carolina University Saturday, Sept. 29. The festival included hayrides, classic cars, live music, great food and games. One game that was showcased was Cherokee Stickball. Stickball is a mixture of American sports such as lacrosse, field hockey and football. The game is played with an animal-skin ball […]
Despite strong showing by the defense, catamounts suffer third consecutive loss
September 24, 2012 by
E.J. Whitmire Stadium was a packed house Saturday, largely in part because it was family weekend in Cullowhee. However, it was not enough to propel the catamounts to a victory as they came up short against Samford, 25-21. The catamounts played host to the Samford Bulldogs in their conference home opener. The catamounts pounced on Samford quarterback Andy Summerlin on […]
