The UNCG baseball team heads to Western Carolina for their final three-game series of the regular season. After splitting a series against Virginia Tech, where they set a program record for home runs in a game with six, the Spartans are looking to improve on their overall record of 21-29 and 6-12 in conference play. Key players are performing well, with Jacob Dilley leading the charge after earning a SoCon Player of the Week nod.

By the Numbers
  • UNCG is 18-1 this season when leading after the seventh inning.
  • Jacob Dilley recorded two home runs and four RBIs in the last game against Virginia Tech.
State of Play
  • UNCG has hit multiple home runs in three of their last four games.
  • Western Carolina is currently 33-20 overall and 12-6 in SoCon play.
What's Next

After the weekend series, UNCG and other SoCon teams will find out their matchups for the upcoming 2026 SoCon Tournament, making this series critical for postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

UNCG must secure wins against Western Carolina to gain momentum heading into the SoCon Tournament, relying on strong individual performances and improved team play in critical moments during their final games.