WNC Sports Report: Bulldogs Bark, Catamounts Battle, and Big Changes on the Horizon

January 8, 2026: It is a busy start to 2026 for Western North Carolina sports as conference play shifts into high gear and major infrastructure projects begin to reshape the local athletic landscape.Collegiate Hardwood HighlightsUNC Asheville Bulldogs: It was a banner Wednesday for the Bulldogs at Kimmel Arena. The men’s team secured a solid 72-61 win over Longwood on January 7, fueled by a game-high 24 points from Kameron Taylor. The Bulldogs were dynamic from the jump, building an early lead t