The Western Carolina track and field team will compete in the Big South vs. SoCon Conference Challenge this weekend in Asheville. The two-day event, hosted by UNC Asheville, features Southern Conference teams like WCU facing off against Big South competitors. Events kick off Friday at 1 p.m. and conclude Saturday at 4:45 p.m. The Catamounts will showcase their talent with 13 top-seeded athletes participating across various events.

By the Numbers
  • Seven total teams are competing: four from the Big South and three from SoCon.
  • The Catamounts have athletes leading in 13 different events this weekend.
State of Play
  • The meet features standout competitors, including reigning SoCon Athletes of the Week: Shaneil Lysight, Trevor Williams, and Austin Cline.
  • WCU will send six competitors to the 110m hurdles, with CJ McFerrin and Painter Richards-Baker among them.
What's Next

After this weekend's competition, WCU will have a week off before heading to the VertKlasse Meeting at High Point from April 2-3.

Bottom Line

The Catamounts aim to leverage their top athlete status to secure strong performances over the weekend, setting the stage for future competitions as they continue their outdoor season.