Western Carolina baseball split a Saturday doubleheader with Samford, winning the opener 12-2 but losing the finale 8-7, resulting in a series win for the Bulldogs.

By the Numbers
  • Western Carolina outscored Samford 19-10 in the doubleheader.
  • The Catamounts had 10 extra-base hits, including five doubles and five home runs.
  • Hayden Friese and Trent Turner led with four hits each in the games, with Zach Ketterman hitting his second three-run home run of the weekend.
Yes, But

The Catamounts, despite their strong offensive performance, could not secure a series win as Samford claimed the road conference series victory.

State of Play
  • Western Carolina split the Saturday doubleheader but lost the series to Samford.
  • Six Catamounts collected three or more hits, showcasing a potent offense.
  • Next, Western Carolina faces nationally ranked Tennessee Volunteers before returning to SoCon play against Wofford.
What's Next

Western Carolina will play the Tennessee Volunteers before resuming SoCon play against Wofford, aiming to bounce back from the series loss to Samford.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong offensive showing, Western Carolina's split with Samford resulted in a series loss, highlighting the need to maintain consistency and capitalize on opportunities in future games to secure vital wins.