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Western Carolina outmatches Presbyterian, winning 58-14 at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:03 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Western Carolina outmatches Presbyterian, winning 58-14 at home

Summary

Western Carolina cruised to a 58-14 victory over Presbyterian in a nonconference football matchup on September 20, 2026. Running back Josh Perry starred for the Catamounts, rushing for a career-high 142 yards and three touchdowns. The defense severely limited Presbyterian's offense in the second half, allowing just 23 yards. Western Carolina achieved a total of 659 yards, with contributions from quarterback Lex Thomas and multiple receivers, while Presbyterian struggled after a solid first half. The Catamounts have momentum heading into their next game against ETSU in Southern Conference play.

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By the Numbers

•Western Carolina totaled 659 yards of offense against Presbyterian.
•Josh Perry rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns.
•Catamounts outscored Presbyterian 31-0 in the second half.
•Lex Thomas completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown.
•Western Carolina faces ETSU next Saturday in the Blue Ridge Border Battle.

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7:03 AMYahoo Sports — WCU powers past Presbyterian, 58-14

What they're saying

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While Western Carolina's defense sparked a defining second-half, limiting Presbyterian to just 23 yards of offense and one first down after halftime, running back Josh Perry rushed for a career-high 142 yards and three touchdowns as the Catamounts rolled to a 58-14 nonconference win.
— Yahoo Sports

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