Western Carolina softball achieved a historic milestone by scoring a program-record 21 runs in the opener of a doubleheader against Gardner-Webb, winning 21-0. The Catamounts set multiple single-game records and dominated with 20 hits, while also tying five individual game records. However, WCU lost the second game 6-1, despite strong performances from players like Lily Bell and Maya McPherson, who both had significant contributions throughout the doubleheader.

By the Numbers
  • WCU set a program record with 21 runs and 20 hits in the first game.
  • Amari Burce had a grand slam and matched a school record with 7 RBIs.
  • Lily Bell achieved 7 hits across both games and set a new career record at 199 hits.
  • Maya McPherson hit her 16th homer of the season during the doubleheader.
State of Play
  • WCU improved its home record to 15-1 this season, marking the most home wins since 2021.
  • As of Tuesday, Western Carolina is 19-3 when scoring 6 or more runs and 25-4 when limiting opponents to less than 5 runs.
  • Gardner-Webb entered the game with a .349 team batting average but was struck down by WCU鈥檚 pitching.
What's Next

Western Carolina's next series takes place at home against Chattanooga starting on April 18, with a doubleheader scheduled. The Catamounts will look to carry momentum from their historic performances into the Southern Conference play.

Bottom Line

The exceptional performance by WCU in game one emphasizes their offensive capabilities and sets a new benchmark for the program, but consistency will be crucial as they prepare for the upcoming matches. Players like Bell and McPherson will be instrumental as the team aims to build on this success.