University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
Winthrop
Bulldogs Take 3-1 Win over Winthrop
10.15.2016 | Women's Volleyball
THE RUNDOWN
Results: Asheville 3, Winthrop 1
Teams: Asheville (8-10, 2-5 BSC)
Winthrop University (9-13, 0-6 BSC)
Location: Justice Center, Asheville, N.C.
Time: Friday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's volleyball team picked up their second Big South Conference victory over the Winthrop University Eagles inside the Justice Center Friday night.
The Bulldogs picked up the first set 25-22, before falling to the Eagles' second set momentum 25-16. Asheville wrapped up their league victory with wins in sets three and four, 25-20, 25-21 respectively.
NOTABLESÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
-Asheville's offense was led by seniors Madison Vaughn and Shelby Erickson, with 11 kills each.
-The Bulldog defense was anchored by libero Madisen Zyburt with 14 digs. She leads the Asheville defense through 18 matches this season with 215 (4.1 per set).
QUOTABLES
"This was a fantastic performance from our team. We put a lot of pressure on our opponent in the start of the match they were able to regain composure in the second set. We were able to regain control of the third and fourth set and close out the match. Congratulations to our team and a big thanks to our fans again for coming and supporting us." -Head Coach Frederico Santos
UP NEXT
-The Bulldogs will be back in action tomorrow afternoon when they host the High Point Panthers in the Justice Center at 4:00 p.m.
