The upcoming Southern Conference baseball series features the Western Carolina Catamounts facing the Mercer Bears in Cullowhee. The series consists of three games, starting Friday at 5 p.m., with a Saturday afternoon match following the football Spring Game. Mercer enters with a strong record of 25-8, while Western Carolina has a 20-14 record, looking to improve on home turf where they have excelled this season.

By the Numbers
  • Mercer is averaging 9.5 runs per game, leading the SoCon and ranking among the top 10 nationally.
  • Western Carolina has a 12-5 record at home this season, out of a total of 20 wins.
State of Play
  • Mercer is on a three-game winning streak, recovering from an early loss against UNC Greensboro.
  • Western Carolina enters the series after losing 18-11 in a midweek game against USC Upstate.
What's Next

After hosting Mercer, Western Carolina will conclude a five-game homestand with a nonconference matchup against Appalachian State on April 14.

Bottom Line

This series against Mercer presents a critical opportunity for Western Carolina to bolster its standing in the SoCon and build momentum heading into future games.