University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
Montreat (Exhibition)
Men's Basketball Team Defeats Montreat in Exhibition Opener
11.05.2016 | Men's Basketball
THE RUNDOWN
Teams: UNC Asheville (0-0, 0-0 BSC)
Montreat (1-0, 0-0 AAC)
Location: Kimmel Arena (Asheville, N.C.)
Time: November 5, 7:00 p.m.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. —The UNC Asheville men's basketball team defeated Montreat in an exhibition game Saturday night at Kimmel Arena.
The Bulldogs stretched to a 21 point halftime lead, 47-26 at the break. Junior guard Kevin Vannatta led the way in the first half with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. The team went 16-27 (59.3%) from the field in the first half.
Asheville continued to extend their lead in the second half, finishing the night with a 101-59 victory. Freshman guard MaCio Teague shined in his first collegiate game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Vannatta led the team with 17 points. Junior guard Ahmad Thomas led the team with 8 rebounds.
NOTABLES
-The Bulldogs shot 32-61 (52.5%) from the field.
-Asheville out rebounded Montreat 45-42.
-The Bulldogs' inside game was very strong with 50 points in the paint.
-The home team bench outscored the visitors 55-18.
-Asheville went 28-34 (82.4%) from the free throw line.
UP NEXT:
The Bulldogs kick off their 2016-17 campaign on Friday, Nov. 11 when they travel to Richmond, Va. to face the VCU Rams. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
