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University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
Charleston Southern
Fitzgerald's Double-Double Lifts Asheville to Key Conference Victory
03.01.2016 | Women's Basketball
THE RUNDOWN
Score: Asheville 91- Charleston Southern 68
Teams: Asheville (22-6, 15-4 BSC)
Charleston Southern University (13-16, 8-12 BSC)
Location: Kimmel Arena/Asheville, N.C.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
ASHEVILLE- The UNC Asheville Women's Basketball team collected their twenty-second season win over Charleston Southern at home to remain tied for first place in the Big South Conference.
THE TURNING POINT
The Bulldogs attacked the glass early, jumping out to 9-2 lead in the first minute and a half of play. Asheville would not surrender the lead for the remainder of the game. The Bulldogs' built their lead to as many as 40 points with 5:39 remaining in the fourth period. The Bucs put up 31 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to stop Asheville as they would hold on for a 23-point win.
NOTABLES
- Asheville went 29-of-52 for 56 percent shooting on the evening to Charleston Southern's 37 percent. The Bulldog offense was paced by Bree Fitzgerald's double-double, a career-high 18 points and 15 rebounds. She was joined by four additional Bulldogs in double-figures: Sonora Dengokl (10 pts), Khaila Webb (10 pts), Tianna Knuckles (11 pts), Chatori Major (12 pts). This is the first time this season that Asheville has had five Bulldogs in double-figure scoring.
-Tonight is the twenty-second season win for the Bulldogs, this matches the total number of wins amassed by Coach Mock and her staff in the past three years.
-The Bulldog's out-rebounded the Bucs 52-38. Asheville pulled down 27 boards off of the defensive glass and 25 offensive rebounds that turned into 25 second chance points.
-Asheville outscored Charleston Southern's bench 54 points to 33. In the first half alone, Asheville's bench scored 31 points.
-The Bulldogs had a boost from the foul line, collecting 27 points on 42 free throws. Charleston Southern had 30 total team fouls, with three Bucs fouling out of the contest.
QUOTABLES FROM HEAD COACH BRENDA MOCK KIRKPATRICK
On the Game- “I was proud of our kids' heart and effort tonight. That's what we emphasized entering into this game, getting back to UNC Asheville basketball and playing for each other. That doesn't mean perfect basketball but it does give us a much better chance at success. Our rebounding and defensive effort especially in the first three quarters was where we needed it to be. We need to continue to play this way down the stretch.”
UP NEXT
-Following tonight's game, the Bulldogs will be back in action for their regular season finale against High Point University on Saturday, March 5 in the Justice Center as part of a “Back to Justice” 80's night.
