Freshman two-way spark: Briony Bunsic gives Western Carolina depth in the circle and at the plate
In the 2026 season, Briony Bunsic emerged as a real freshman contributor for Western Carolina, finishing 7-5 in the circle and earning SoCon All-Freshman honors while also drawing praise for helping fuel a 33-win staff season. Her best stretch came late, when she closed with six wins over her final 12 outings and a 3.45 ERA, and she also added sacrifice-bunt savvy and clutch situational hitting. The fit? Versatile, competitive, and low-drama — the kind of two-way piece coaches love because she can help in multiple ways and keeps getting better.
