WNC -- May 1, 2026: It is a historic and high-stakes weekend for our local college athletes as they head into post-season play and critical conference matchups.
UNC Asheville Golf Makes History
For the first time in program history, a Bulldog has advanced to the NCAA regionals. Caroline Patterson will represent UNC Asheville at the Chapel Hill Regional, scheduled for May 11–13. Patterson earned her spot after a dominant performance at the Big South Championships, where she won individual stroke play.
Western Carolina University (WCU)
Baseball: The Catamounts are currently tied for first place in the Southern Conference (SoCon) standings with a 10-5 conference record. They are in Spartanburg this weekend for a massive three-game series against Wofford.
Friday, May 1: 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 2: 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 1:00 PM
Softball: The WCU softball team also travels to Spartanburg for their final regular-season series against Wofford. Keep an eye on junior Maya McPherson, who is on the verge of breaking the school’s single-season hit record.
Friday, May 1: Doubleheader starting at 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 1:00 PM
Post-Season: The SoCon Softball Championship begins next week on May 6.
UNC Asheville Baseball
The Bulldogs return to Greenwood Field for a home stand against Winthrop. This series is crucial for Big South tournament seeding as the regular season winds down.
Friday, May 1: 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 12:00 PM