Catamount freshmen to take first strides

Tomorrow, the Western Carolina football team plays their first home game.  The team is looking to get on track after dropping the first two games to open the season.  And one thing is a given. The Catamount faithful will be out in full force. But something else is happening tomorrow.  It’s more or less a […]

Catamount Games pump up students for Homecoming 2012

Laughter and music abounded on the University Center lawn as students played against one another in the Catamount Games on Wednesday evening as part of Western Carolina University’s 2012 Homecoming. The catamount games consisted of five activities: ladder golf, cornhole, darts, kan jam, and tug-o-war. Jonathan Johnston, new assistant director of intramural sports, bounced from […]

Inside look at WCU’s NBA prospect Harouna Mutombo

As children, many of us dream of being the next famous athlete.  Former WCU standout basketball player Harouna Mutombo has the opportunity to pursue his dream. After graduating on May 5, Mutombo will embark on his journey to the NBA beginning with workouts in Virginia on May 15.  Here is a clip of just one day in […]

Catamounts win sixth straight against Bucs

The Catamounts baseball team beat the East Tennessee State University Bucs 7-3 in Cullowhee on Wednesday. The Catamounts gain an early jump in the second inning when sophomore Adam Martin hit a two run home run to right. Martin was 1 of 4 for the Catamounts to end the game with two hits. Catamount junior […]

The biggest fan

  He’s got purple hair, attends all the WCU sporting events, and is always wanted for photos.  Who else might this cool cat be but the one and only Paws. Paws never leaves home without his Catamount Pride.  Join him in supporting our Catamount sports teams during the remainder of the year.  For more information […]

Growing to the fall: Catamount spring football

The official beginning of spring induces thoughts of fall as the football Catamounts finish their first week of spring practice. Just like the mountainous surroundings the young team is ready to grow this spring. The goals set out for the team to work on during practice revolve around being competitive and consistent to bring a […]