Wonsick Homers Twice as Softball Sweeps Chattanooga

Becka Wonsick's two three-run home runs power Western Carolina to doubleheader victory

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:24am

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Becka Wonsick blasted a pair of three-run home runs and Kayden Lyda homered to cap a pair of walk-off Western Carolina victories as the Catamounts swept both ends of Saturday's Southern Conference doubleheader over Chattanooga. Western Carolina secured its first double-digit league win total since 2021 with the two wins.

Why it matters

The Catamounts' sweep of Chattanooga improves their conference record to 10-4, their best league start since going 12-2 in 2021. The victories also mark the fourth conference series win for Western Carolina this season.

The details

Wonsick finished 5-for-6 (.833) with a double, triple, and two homers to lead the Catamounts, scoring four runs and driving in a team-best six. Lily Bell tallied her 200th career hit at WCU, becoming the first Catamount to reach that milestone. As a team, WCU hit .333 (16-of-48) in Saturday's action with four doubles, a triple, and three homers, while collecting 14 RBIs.

  • Western Carolina improved to 29-17 overall and 10-4 in Southern Conference play.
  • The Catamounts secured their first double-digit league win total since the 2021 season.
  • Saturday's victories mark the fourth conference series win for Western Carolina this season.

The players

Becka Wonsick

A standout player for Western Carolina, Wonsick blasted a pair of three-run home runs and finished 5-for-6 (.833) with a double, triple, and two homers to lead the Catamounts.

Kayden Lyda

Lyda homered to cap one of Western Carolina's walk-off victories in the doubleheader sweep of Chattanooga.

Lily Bell

Bell tallied her 200th career hit at Western Carolina, becoming the first Catamount player to reach that milestone.

Amanda Fulton

Fulton earned the game one win, her 14th of the season coming on her 13th complete game.

Briony Bunsic

Bunsic picked up her fifth victory, tossing her third complete game in the run-rule win over the Mocs.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Western Carolina closes its Southern Conference weekend on Sunday with the series finale against Chattanooga slated for a 1 p.m. start.

The takeaway

The Catamounts' sweep of Chattanooga showcases their offensive firepower, led by Becka Wonsick's standout performance, and highlights the team's strong start to conference play as they aim to build on their success in the 2021 season.