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The 11th hour. The 11th day. The 11th month.

Armistice Day. Remembrance Day. Veterans Day.

Today and every day, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for your service and the freedoms it helps protect. 🇺🇸

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

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Our WCU Player of the Week presented by
@localforddealer is Trystan Anderson of @CatamountsFB

Anderson was part of a relentless defensive performance on Saturday that produced a program-record tying nine sacks along with 10 tackles for loss in a 26-10 win over Wofford. Anderson and the WCU defense held the Terriers to 10 points, the fewest Wofford has scored in the series since a 2005 shutout.

He paced the Catamount defense with eight tackles, including three tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. Anderson was one of three to record a pair two sacks on Saturday and one of five players to record a full sack. On the season, Anderson leads the squad with 9.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.

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This week in #CatamountCounty begins Wednesday with the first of two home games for @CatamountMBB to kick-off their home slate.

@CatamountWBB heads to Asheville on Thursday before a home matchup on Sunday. @catamountxctf heads to NCAA's on Friday morning.

@CatamountVB closes out the regular season with ETSU beginning on Friday. @CatamountsFB finishes the road portion of the season at Samford on Saturday.

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2-0 at home and we're just getting started! 😼

Coming off Thursday's W, the Cats are back in action TODAY at 2 PM. Let's make it three!

#CatamountCountry

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Don’t forget to purchase your commemorative Cherokee Water can at the Catamount Football game this Saturday!

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A message from Paws! You don’t have to be present at the game to win!

🔗 https://t.co/ut2Vjb8O6W

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10 Things To Know Before You Go: Wofford

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The @Catamounts return home on Saturday, Nov. 7, to host Wofford at 1 p.m. for the annual EBCI Day and Heroes Day, presented by @WNCHeritage and Veteran Services of the Carolinas.

Things to Know Before You Go: https://t.co/N4GCR4TN4j

#CatamountCountry | #FinishingStrong

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It’s the first of five Game Show Nights tonight as the Cats host West Florida at 6 PM. Students, get there early for FREE PIZZA courtesy of Depot Pizza!

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Started the home slate the right way. We'll be back in action Thursday at 6 PM as we take on West Florida!

#CatamountCountry

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Our WCU Player of the Week presented by
@localforddealer is Bryan McCollum of @CatamountsFB

McCollum, who earned SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week honors, scored nine points in Western Carolina's 27-26 road win over Furman. He made three PATs and booted a pair of field goals, with the second being a game-winning 36-yarder in the final seconds of the game. It was his fourth game with multiple field goals this season.

McCollum leads the Catamounts with 72 points this season and ranks second in the Southern Conference in both scoring and scoring average (8.0 points per game). The Sanford, N.C., native is now 14-for-15 (.933) this season on field goals, ranking first nationally among FCS kickers with double-digit attempts and fourth overall in field goal percentage.

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Calling all Youth Football Players and Cheerleaders! Join us this Saturday as the Catamounts host Wofford at 1 PM. Wear your team jersey, shirt, or uniform and receive free admission!

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This week in #CatamountCounty begins tonight with both @CatamountWBB & @CatamountMBB in action as the Women are at home for the first of three this week. Men's Basketball also heads to Asheville on Saturday.

@catamountsoccer heads to Birmingham to begin pursuit of a @SoConSports title.

@CatamountVB hits the road for the final time in SoCon play. @CatamountsFB opens November with EBCI Day against Wofford.

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🚨- NOTE: With @CatamountWBB at home on ESPN+ on Monday night (6 pm), "Catamount Football Weekly" with @CatamountsFB head coach Kerwin Bell, presented by Stanberry Insurance, will move to TUESDAY, NOV. 3, with a post-practice 7 p.m. show time, LIVE on location at Catamount Jaxe 🪓(114 Market St, Cullowhee).

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Join us next Saturday, November 7th as we celebrate the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians! All EBCI members can receive discounted tickets by using promo code: EBCI 2026 at checkout on https://t.co/DpVZDb9hOS

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We look forward to honoring our Heroes on November 7th for Heroes Day! All Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders will receive FREE ADMISSION with a valid ID.

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Our WCU Player of the Week presented by
@localforddealer is Tatum Sharp of @CatamountVB

Sharp put together an impressive offensive week in WCU's two wins over Mercer, who entered the weekend tied for first in the SoCon. She tallied 27 kills on a .521 hitting percentage with seven blocks over the eight sets in the two wins.

In Friday's thrilling five-set win, Sharp tallied double-digit kills for the 12th time with 16 kills and a .467 hitting percentage with three aces. In Thursday's sweep, she had 11 kills, coming on a .526 attack percentage, the best for WCU in a three-set match this season. Sharp also added a team-best five blocks and tallied four digs.

Friday's win over Mercer marks the first regular season sweep of the Bears since 2022, when WCU earned wins in all three meetings. Sharp & the Catamounts close out a three-match homestand this evening against Wofford at 6 p.m.

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Not too bad for someone with four fingers 📸🐾

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This week in #CatamountCounty begins this evening with @CatamountMBB hosting preseason action on Monday night.

@CatamountVB is home on Tuesday before heading to Charleston on Friday/Saturday. @catamountsoccer is home for the final time in regular season on Thursday before hitting the road Sunday.

@CatamountTennis finishes off the fall, while @catamountxctf heads to the SoCon Tournament before @CatamountsFB hits the road once again.

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Your homecoming dictionary starts here📚

#CatamountCountry