CINCINNATI – For about 25 minutes of play, Western Carolina looked like they belonged. The FCS Catamounts trailed FBS Cincinnati by just four points late in the second quarter – as close as the game would get. WCU quarterback Lex Thomas capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, pulling the Catamounts within […]
Catamounts fall short against Campbell, 28-19.
September 8, 2026 by
BUIES CREEK – Ranked for the first time this season, Western Carolina spent Sunday afternoon (Sept. 6) trying to climb out of an early hole they never fully escaped. Campbell jumped out to a 28-10 halftime lead and held on for a 28-19 upset versus the No. 24th-ranked Catamounts at Barker-Lane Stadium. Originally supposed to […]
Catamounts debut new press box in season-opening win
September 1, 2026 by
When the Western Carolina Catamounts took the field against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, Aug. 29, the energy inside E.J. Whitmire Stadium was electric. The Catamounts delivered on the turf with a thrilling 45-21 victory to open the season, but part of the buzz surrounding Saturday’s contest centered high above Bob Waters field as the university […]
WCU opening season with Blackout game against Eastern Kentucky
August 28, 2026 by
The Catamounts are opening the season with black uniforms, spruced up field, new skybox, drones and the largest freshman class in the history of the university. The first of the six home games this season is against Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Aug. 29 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium on the Bob Waters Field. The game starts […]
WCU Field Day: From tug-of-war to victory roars
April 24, 2026 by
Students gathered under clear spring skies on April 17 for a lively field day outside the Rock residence halls at Western Carolina University, where games, music and friendly competition brought the campus community together in celebration of the semesters final stretch. As the school year comes to an end, getting outside and active is a […]
Sylva’s most challenging mountain race brings runners from across the region
March 25, 2026 by
Black Rock sits at 2,700 feet of elevation, with a steady inclination all the way up to the peak. In total, it’s a seven-mile trip up and down the mountain top. To some, this might sound daunting, but to the runners in the area, this hike turns into a challenge they are willing to take […]
