University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Asheville Welcomes Winthrop in Bulldog Doubleheader
12.28.2015 | Women's Basketball
THE MATCHUP
Teams: Asheville (9-2, 2-0 BSC)
Winthrop University (2-9, 1-1 BSC)
Location: Kimmel Arena/ Asheville, N.C.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville Women's Basketball team looks to pick up a third win, and continue a perfect start to their conference season on Tuesday, December 29th at 5:00 p.m. against Winthrop as part of a doubleheader inside Kimmel Arena.
NOTABLES
Head to Head: A win for Asheville on Tuesday would be their first victory over Winthrop since their second meeting in the 2010-11 regular season when the Bulldogs defeated the Eagles on February 28 in Winthrop Coliseum, 66-61. Coming into Tuesday night's game, Asheville brings an overall record of 9-2, while Winthrop carries a 2-9 start.
Sticky Fingers: As a team, the Bulldogs have amassed 92 steals on the season, averaging 8.4 per game to their opponents 5.9 steals per game. Leading Asheville in steals this season is senior Paige Love with 18, closely followed by junior, Ja'Da Brayboy with 17.
Bulldogs in Bonus: In their first 11 games of the season, Asheville has capitalized on their trips to the free throw line, sinking 173-of-243 shots. The Bulldogs average 15.7 points per game on 71.2 percent from the line as a team. Asheville ranks second among Big South Conference teams in free throw percentage, trailing Presbyterian by just .1 percent.
QUOTEABLES FROM HEAD COACH BRENDA KIRKPATRICK
On the match-up- "We're excited about another conference game against a really tough opponent that was picked second in the league. We've had a great three days of practice and preparation, and I've been proud of the girl's effort and intensity. I know sometimes that can be difficult after a four day break. Our biggest emphasis for this game will be to make sure that we're rebounding and keeping Winthrop off the glass.”
On the return to Conference play- “We've already played two conference games and we have that experience under our belt. Over the break we've tweaked a few things, but right now it's mainly just getting better at what we've already been doing.”
UP NEXT
-Following Tuesday's doubleheader, Asheville will go on the road to Buies Creek, North Carolina on January 2 at 1:00 p.m. to start the New Year in a conference contest against Campbell.
