The WCU Cycling Team will host its first ever bike race this weekend for about 150 cyclists spanning from across the state down to Florida, as well as Puerto Rico. The 15 teams that are signed up for the “Airport Assault” will participate in three events – an individual time trial, a road race and […]
Catamounts Baseball slug nationally-ranked Clemson
March 5, 2014 by
This article is written and produced by Kyle Rush, a valued contributor with The Western Carolina Journalist. Western Carolina’s 17-game home winning streak was put on the line on Tuesday afternoon as former Catamount skipper Jack Legget led his 15th ranked Clemson Tigers to Hennon Stadium. Clemson was quick to strike off Catamount […]
WCU Baseball off to a strong start
February 21, 2014 by
Western Carolina’s baseball team won their home opener, 8-0, over Winthrop University Tuesday, Feb. 18, and look to keep this trend going for the rest of the season. The Catamounts really hit their stride late in the fifth inning, after getting their first run on a walk with bases loaded. They wouldn’t look back, scoring […]
The final pages of a classic
February 10, 2014 by
Decades of disdain line the pages of the story between Western Carolina University and Appalachian State. Sadly, this year may mark the last chapter of the rivalry, with Appalachian State moving to the Sun Belt Conference next season. The Catamounts collided with the Mountaineers on the hardwood Saturday for the 173rd time. Such history breeds […]
Game of the season
February 7, 2014 by
Western Carolina’s biggest game of the year for the men’s basketball team is home on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Western and Appalachian State, both members of the Southern Conference, will be playing in their rivalry game. Last season there was a split win for both teams, winning the home game and losing on […]
Lady Catamounts take on Samford
February 7, 2014 by
Lady Catamounts are looking to win their third game in a row. They are traveling down to Birmingham, Ala., to take on the Samford Bulldogs this Saturday, Feb. 8. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on Power 90.5 FM. The Cats (11-11, 5-6 Southern) had a big win against the Wofford […]
