The Samford University baseball team is set to travel to Cullowhee, N.C., for a SoCon series with Western Carolina this weekend, playing games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Samford holds a series lead of 30-22 against Western Carolina, with the Friday and Sunday games available for viewing on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Samford's starting pitcher for Friday is Michael Ross with an 8-0 record and a 2.88 ERA.
  • Western Carolina's starting pitchers for the series include Gavin Mortenson (2-2, 3.82 ERA) and Dante Visconti (2-0, 6.67 ERA).
  • Samford has a record of 24-12 overall and 8-1 in SoCon play.
  • Samford is tied for the SoCon lead in home runs with 55 and ranks third in batting average at .316.
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State of Play
  • Samford holds a series lead of 30-22 against Western Carolina.
  • Samford has a record of 24-12 overall and 8-1 in SoCon play.
  • Western Carolina enters the series with a record of 20-14 overall and 5-4 in SoCon play.
  • Western Carolina lost two-of-three games to UNC Greensboro last weekend.
What's Next

The Samford University baseball team will face Western Carolina in a series this weekend, with the opportunity to improve their standing in the SoCon league.

Bottom Line

Samford University baseball team prepares to take on Western Carolina in a crucial SoCon series, aiming to maintain their lead and performance in the league standings.