University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Saturday, December 17
Spartanburg, S.C
2:00 p.m.
UNC Asheville
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USC Upstate
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Photo by: UNC Asheville
Strong Defensive Effort Leads Bulldogs to Road Win Over USC Upstate
12.17.2016 | Women's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – For the second straight game a strong second quarter propelled the UNC Asheville women's basketball team to a victory with the Bulldogs picking up a 70-59 road win over USC Upstate at the Hodge Center on Saturday, Dec. 17.
USC Upstate (5-8) held a 15-13 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter, but Asheville (6-2) outscored the Spartans, 27-15, in the second quarter to take a 40-30 lead into the halftime break.
The Bulldogs from there would dominate the third quarter, but the Spartans would make things interesting in the fourth quarter before Asheville pulled away for the 11-point win.
In total 10 Bulldogs scored in the win over USC Upstate with three Asheville players concluding their efforts in double figures with Big South Conference Preseason Player of the Year Chatori Major leading the way with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Tianna Knuckles added 17 points in the Bulldog win, while Khaila Webb was the final Asheville player in double digits with 10.
Raven Jefferson was the top scorer for the Spartans with 18 points.
UNC Asheville nearly shot 50 percent in the win at 49.1 percent (28-of-57). The Bulldogs knocked down 46.7 percent (7-of-15) of their three-point attempts and 87.5 percent (7-of-8) of their free throws.
Defensively, the Bulldogs held USC Upstate to 39 percent (23-of-59) from the field. The Spartans hit just 25 percent (5-of-20) of their three-point attempts.
BULLDOG BITES
AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN: UNC Asheville is now 5-0 in games in which they score 70 or more points after the win over USC Upstate.
SPARTANBURG SATURDAY SWEEP: It's now two straight wins on a Saturday for UNC Asheville over a team from Spartanburg. Last Saturday, the Bulldogs tallied an 84-65 win over Wofford at Kimmel Arena before picking up the 70-59 road win over USC Upstate today.
DEFENSIVE PROWESS: The Bulldogs forced the Spartans into 19 turnovers with Asheville scoring 24 points off of the turnovers.
SERIES: UNC Asheville after this year's win over the Spartans now own an 8-5 all-time series lead.
QUOTABLES
"Today was a tough test on the road. Upstate was playing with a lot of energy and they are a team that never stops. We executed well with the exception of parts of the fourth quarter. We need to continue to commit to good offensive execution and have the trust and confidence to play solid when the environment gets chaotic. I am proud of our defensive effort for the better part of the contest. We will look at some things we can improve upon and get ready for another road trip to Appalachian State." - Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick
UP NEXT
UNC Asheville will next continue its four-game road swing by traveling to Boone, N.C. to face off against Appalachian State at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
USC Upstate (5-8) held a 15-13 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter, but Asheville (6-2) outscored the Spartans, 27-15, in the second quarter to take a 40-30 lead into the halftime break.
The Bulldogs from there would dominate the third quarter, but the Spartans would make things interesting in the fourth quarter before Asheville pulled away for the 11-point win.
In total 10 Bulldogs scored in the win over USC Upstate with three Asheville players concluding their efforts in double figures with Big South Conference Preseason Player of the Year Chatori Major leading the way with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Tianna Knuckles added 17 points in the Bulldog win, while Khaila Webb was the final Asheville player in double digits with 10.
Raven Jefferson was the top scorer for the Spartans with 18 points.
UNC Asheville nearly shot 50 percent in the win at 49.1 percent (28-of-57). The Bulldogs knocked down 46.7 percent (7-of-15) of their three-point attempts and 87.5 percent (7-of-8) of their free throws.
Defensively, the Bulldogs held USC Upstate to 39 percent (23-of-59) from the field. The Spartans hit just 25 percent (5-of-20) of their three-point attempts.
BULLDOG BITES
AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN: UNC Asheville is now 5-0 in games in which they score 70 or more points after the win over USC Upstate.
SPARTANBURG SATURDAY SWEEP: It's now two straight wins on a Saturday for UNC Asheville over a team from Spartanburg. Last Saturday, the Bulldogs tallied an 84-65 win over Wofford at Kimmel Arena before picking up the 70-59 road win over USC Upstate today.
DEFENSIVE PROWESS: The Bulldogs forced the Spartans into 19 turnovers with Asheville scoring 24 points off of the turnovers.
SERIES: UNC Asheville after this year's win over the Spartans now own an 8-5 all-time series lead.
QUOTABLES
"Today was a tough test on the road. Upstate was playing with a lot of energy and they are a team that never stops. We executed well with the exception of parts of the fourth quarter. We need to continue to commit to good offensive execution and have the trust and confidence to play solid when the environment gets chaotic. I am proud of our defensive effort for the better part of the contest. We will look at some things we can improve upon and get ready for another road trip to Appalachian State." - Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick
UP NEXT
UNC Asheville will next continue its four-game road swing by traveling to Boone, N.C. to face off against Appalachian State at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Team Stats
AVL
UPST
FG%
.491
.390
3FG%
.467
.250
FT%
.875
.615
RB
35
33
TO
18
19
STL
8
7
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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