Catamounts Face Mercer in High-Stakes Weekend Softball Series
Western Carolina softball is set to host a three-game holiday weekend series with Mercer at the Catamount Softball Complex, starting with a 3 p.m. doubleheader on Friday.
By the Numbers- Western Carolina: 7-17 record, senior Jeralynn Wells hitting .467 with two doubles and three home runs in the last ten games, freshman Lily Bell batting .457 with 16 hits and six stolen bases.
- Mercer: 13-17 record, Alyssa Woods leads with a .361 average, Tori Hedgecock leads the SoCon with 13 homers.
- Western Carolina returns home for the first time in league play after playing nine consecutive home games.
- Key players for Western Carolina include senior Jeralynn Wells and freshman Lily Bell, who have been performing well offensively.
- Mercer enters the series with a 13-17 record and has faced tough competition against Power Five schools.
After the series, Western Carolina goes on a five-game road swing starting next Wednesday in Cary, N.C. against N.C. Central.
Bottom LineWestern Carolina softball is gearing up for a crucial home series against Mercer, looking to capitalize on the strong performances of key players like Jeralynn Wells and Lily Bell as they aim for victory before hitting the road for a challenging five-game stretch.
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