Winter Sports Wrap-Up: What’s New in WNC Sports
By Marge | Published 2025-12-29T16:50:24.967+00:00
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WNC -- December 29. 2025: As 2025 draws to a close, the Western North Carolina (WNC) sports scene is hitting its stride. From record-breaking stadium approvals in Asheville to high-stakes holiday hoops, the region is capping off a historic year and sprinting into 2026.
Collegiate Basketball: Non-Conference FinalesLocal colleges are wrapping up their non-conference schedules this week as they prepare for the grind of conference play in the new year.UNC Asheville (UNCA): The Bulldogs’ women’s team returns to Kimmel Arena today (Dec. 29) to host Brevard College at 6:00 PM. The men’s team, currently sitting at 6-8, looks to rebound on New Year’s Eve at home against High Point after a tough road loss to UAB.Western Carolina University (WCU): The Catamounts are also