Blose Adds Riles as Fifth Recruit

ASHEVILLE, N.C.?UNC Asheville Head Women's Basketball Coach Betsy Blose has announced the signing of Kelli Riles to round out the 2008-09 recruiting class. Riles joins Linda Aughburns, Ipek Derici, Lindsey Thompson and Katie Wise as incoming freshmen for the upcoming season.

Riles is 6-1 post player from Ellenwood, Ga., just outside of Stone Mountain. Her Redan High School team finished runner-up in the Georgia 5A State Tournament this season. Riles averaged 10 points and nine rebounds per game while earning player of the month honors in February. She also played in the East/West Atlanta All-Star game.

"We are excited to get a player as good as Kelli Riles this late in the year. She is a tireless worker and relentless rebounder. She comes from a winning Redan High School program and we are excited she is bringing her talents to UNC Asheville"

Riles is the daughter of former Major League Baseball player Ernest Riles who played nine seasons from 1985-93 for five different teams.

The first chance to see the Bulldogs in the 2008-09 season will be on Nov. 6, as they host Mars Hill in an exhibition game at the Justice Center. 2008-09 season tickets are currently on sale online at www.uncabulldogs.com as well as through the UNC Asheville Ticket Office.

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