University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
7-9, 1-4BSC
Gardner-Webb
10-8, 1-3BSC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| Gardner-Webb | 27 | 15 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 2 |
Asheville Collects First Conference Win at Gardner-Webb
10.04.2016 | Women's Volleyball
THE RUNDOWN
Results: Asheville 3, Gardner-Webb 2
Teams: Asheville (7-9, 1-4 BSC)
Gardner-Webb University (10-8, 1-3 BSC)
Location: Paul Porter Arena, Boiling Springs, N.C.
Time: Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's volleyball team picked up their first Big South Conference victory over Gardner-Webb University in a five-set thriller in Boiling Springs, N.C. on Tuesday night.
The Bulldogs started the match a set down after Gardner-Webb won set one 27-25. Asheville came back for a 25-15 victory in set two. Asheville and GWU traded sets in three and four with the Runnin' Bulldogs taking set three (25-23) and the Bulldogs taking set four (25-19).
In the fifth set, Asheville trailed Gardner-Webb at the break (8-7) before storming back to take the set and the match (15-9).
NOTABLES
-Shelby Erickson led the Bulldog offense with a season-best 18 kills.
-Madison Vaughn and Ansley Rooks with the most efficient attackers for Asheville with 12 kills of 28 attempts (.321).
-Madisen Zyburt anchored the Bulldog defense with 30 digs.
-Vaughn had the most blocks for Asheville with five (BA).
QUOTABLES
"I would like to congratulate our team on a gutsy performance. We played with a lot of heart, a lot of fight tonight but more importantly determination. Second, I would like to dedicate this victory to my dad who believes in me every day. Last, but not least, I thank all the Bulldogs that follow us, coaches, staff, students, administrators the whole Bulldog Family!" -Head coach Frederico Santos
UP NEXT
Following today's match at Gardner-Webb, the Bulldogs will be back in action at home against Winthrop University on Friday, October 14 in the Justice Center.
