University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Sunday, November 20
Asheville, NC
2:00 p.m.
UNC Asheville
vs
Siena
Bulldogs Host Siena Sunday in Home Opener
11.19.2016 | Men's Basketball
THE MATCHUP
Teams: Asheville (1-2, 0-0 BSC)
Siena (1-2, 0-0 MAAC)
Location: Kimmel Arena / Asheville, N.C.
Time: Monday, November 20, 2:00 p.m.
LIVE STATS – LIVE VIDEO
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men's basketball team hosts Siena in their home opener this Sunday, November 20 at Kimmel Arena beginning at 2:00 p.m.
NOTABLES
Last Time Out: The Bulldogs earned their first victory of the season in a 73-57 triumph over USC Upstate this past Thursday.
Preseason Picks: Asheville was picked to finish third in the Big South Preseason Polls. Kevin Vannatta and Ahmad Thomas were both named to Big South Second Team All-Conference as well.
Home Openers: The Bulldogs are 4-1 in home openers at Kimmel Arena, with the only loss to top ranked North Carolina on November 13, 2011.
Head to Head: This is the first meeting between the two squads. Not only has Asheville never faced Siena, but they have yet to face any school in the MAAC.
Thomas Leading the Way: Junior guard Ahmad Thomas has had a very strong start to the season, leading the team in scoring with 17 PPG. Thomas also leads the team in rebounds (5 Avg/G) and steals (2.7 Stl/G).
Scouting Siena: Siena is a squad, like the Bulldogs, who has also faced some tough early season matchups. Siena topped Cornell, but lost a close one to George Washington 77-75. The Saints also traveled to No. 7 ranked Kansas this past Friday. Marquis Wright is their leading scorer with 26 PPG.
UP NEXT
Following the game with Siena on Sunday, the Bulldogs will have a quick turn-around, traveling to Greenville, S.C. to face Furman on Tuesday, November, 22 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Teams: Asheville (1-2, 0-0 BSC)
Siena (1-2, 0-0 MAAC)
Location: Kimmel Arena / Asheville, N.C.
Time: Monday, November 20, 2:00 p.m.
LIVE STATS – LIVE VIDEO
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville men's basketball team hosts Siena in their home opener this Sunday, November 20 at Kimmel Arena beginning at 2:00 p.m.
NOTABLES
Last Time Out: The Bulldogs earned their first victory of the season in a 73-57 triumph over USC Upstate this past Thursday.
Preseason Picks: Asheville was picked to finish third in the Big South Preseason Polls. Kevin Vannatta and Ahmad Thomas were both named to Big South Second Team All-Conference as well.
Home Openers: The Bulldogs are 4-1 in home openers at Kimmel Arena, with the only loss to top ranked North Carolina on November 13, 2011.
Head to Head: This is the first meeting between the two squads. Not only has Asheville never faced Siena, but they have yet to face any school in the MAAC.
Thomas Leading the Way: Junior guard Ahmad Thomas has had a very strong start to the season, leading the team in scoring with 17 PPG. Thomas also leads the team in rebounds (5 Avg/G) and steals (2.7 Stl/G).
Scouting Siena: Siena is a squad, like the Bulldogs, who has also faced some tough early season matchups. Siena topped Cornell, but lost a close one to George Washington 77-75. The Saints also traveled to No. 7 ranked Kansas this past Friday. Marquis Wright is their leading scorer with 26 PPG.
UP NEXT
Following the game with Siena on Sunday, the Bulldogs will have a quick turn-around, traveling to Greenville, S.C. to face Furman on Tuesday, November, 22 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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