University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Bulldogs Welcome Three Teams in 2016 UNC Asheville Invitational
09.08.2016 | Women's Volleyball
THE MATCHUP
Teams: Asheville (2-2, 0-0 BSC)
North Carolina Central University (0-3, 0-0 MEAC)
Location: Justice Center, Asheville, N.C.
Time: Friday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.
LIVE STATS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville volleyball team hosts their 2016 UNC Asheville Invitational this weekend, September 9-10. The four-team tournament will begin on Friday, September 9 at 4:30 with an afternoon match-up between Stetson and Alabama A&M.
The Bulldogs will kick off tournament play on Friday night against North Carolina Central at 7:00 p.m., this will be the Bulldogs' first game since their 3-0 win over Montreat on August 31.
All six of this weekend's matches will be played in the Justice Center.
NOTABLES
Bulldogs on a Roll: Asheville has won their last two games to bounce back from a 0-2 start at the Benson Hospitality Invitational. The Bulldogs' past two wins over Montreat College and Savannah State University have both been 3-0 victories with Asheville taking the match in straight sets.
Flashback Facts: In the 2015 UNC Asheville Invitational, the Bulldogs swept all four matches to extend their win-streak to five. The Bulldogs also had two 2015 All-Tournament Team members including the tournament MVP.
Scouting NCCU: The Lady Eagles are 0-3 this season after a tournament at James Madison University in August. NCCU has dropped matches to JMU, College of the Holy Cross and Georgia State University.
Big South Update: Through four non-conference matches this season, the Bulldogs are currently fourth in the Big South Conference standings with their record of 2-2.
Sharp Serving: Asheville leads the conference in service aces per set with an average of 2.27. Presbyterian College boasts the next best average with 2.17 aces per set.
QUOTABLES
“We look forward to hosting our tournament for the second year. We look to continue our preparation and development of the team for conference play. We also cherish the opportunity, as always, to play in front of our home fans, friends and family.”- Head Coach Frederico Santos
UP NEXT
-Following this weekend's play, the Bulldogs will go on the road to Orlando for their final preseason tournament at the University of Central Florida on September 16-17. The Bulldogs will kick off the tournament against the hosting Knights on Friday at noon.
