Western Carolina lost its regular-season road finale to Tennessee Tech in four sets, despite Tatum Sharp recording at least 10 kills for the eighth consecutive match. Ashlyn Cobb added eight kills, a team-high 13 digs and three aces. The Catamounts will finish the regular season at home against East Tennessee State next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee Tech won 25-18, 20-25, 25-20, 25-15.
  • Tatum Sharp posted her eighth straight double-digit-kill performance.
  • Ashlyn Cobb led WCU with 13 digs; Katie Boney recorded 32 assists.
  • Western Carolina is 11-18 overall and 7-9 in the Southern Conference.
Yes, But

WCU evened the match with a second-set win, but Tennessee Tech controlled the third and fourth sets, using strong starts and late scoring runs to close out the victory.

What's Next

The Catamounts host East Tennessee State for two matches: Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Saturday is Senior Day and includes WCU’s first Teddy Bear Toss benefiting The Christmas Connection of Jackson County. Both matches will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

WCU’s road schedule is over; its final regular-season test is a home series against ETSU, with a chance to build momentum before the postseason.