University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
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Photo by: Adrian Etheridge
Bulldogs Fall In Season Opener at Western Carolina
11.12.2017 | Women's Basketball
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – In the 2017-18 season opener for UNC Asheville women's basketball, the Bulldogs fell 62-52 on the road at the Ramsey Center. Preseason All-Conference Second Team selection Khaila Webb led the Bulldogs with 12 points, and junior Kelli Fisher joined her teammate with a double-digit performance (10 points).
BULLDOG BITES
Game Highlights
Webb knocked down five shots while Fisher went 4-for-7 from the field to lead the Bulldogs. The pair also combined to go a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe as they were the only Bulldogs that didn't miss a free throw attempt. Webb and Fisher also pooled 10 rebounds as Fisher corralled six individually.
Sophomore junior college transfer Juliet Esadah paced the team with nine rebounds in 21 minutes of play. Jessica Wall and Alexis Toney each made three baskets in the season opener with Wall totaling nine points as all three shots were three pointers.
True freshman Amaryah Corpening totaled the most minutes out of the Bulldog freshmen trio with 19 minutes. Nadiria Evans clocked 10 minutes and led the freshmen class with four total points in the season opener.
As a team, the Bulldogs dominated in second chance points as they totaled 20 compared to Western Carolina's eight points.
The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead as they held a two-point advantage after the first quarter. However, the Catamounts doubled the Bulldogs in the second quarter as Western Carolina out-scored Asheville 18-9 in the second quarter. Despite being down 29-22 at halftime, Asheville pulled within four points (40-36) heading into the final 10 minutes. UNC Asheville recorded 16 points in the final 10 minutes, but WCU tallied 22 points to solidify the 62-52 win.
The win for Western Carolina (1-1) marked its first win of the season after it lost to Davidson in the season and home opener on Friday (70-58). The Bulldogs fall to 0-1 on the year as they prepare for their second game of the season on Wednesday at N.C. State at 7 p.m.
What's Next?
The Bulldogs travel to in-state and ACC foe N.C. State on Nov. 15 as UNC Asheville squares off with the Wolfpack at 7 p.m. in Raleigh, N.C.
Season Tickets Still Available
The 2017-18 UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball season tickets are officially on sale.
To purchase your season tickets today, please click HERE.
Season tickets are only $250 for adult reserved seats with youth season tickets in reserved seats just $75. General admission adult season tickets are only $125 with youth season tickets in general admission also just $75.
New this year, fans can also receive one free youth season ticket with the purchase of one adult season ticket.
In addition, UNC Asheville All-Sport Passes are still available. The All-Sport Pass gives fans the chance to attend Bulldog men's and women's basketball and baseball for one low price.
The All-Sport reserved seat pass for basketball is just $300 for adults with the price $150 for youth. The general admission All-Sport pass is just $175 for adults and $125 for youth.
UNC Asheville faculty, staff and alumni receive an additional 10 percent off their season ticket and All-Sport purchases.
To learn more, and to see the 2017-18 season ticket brochure, please visit HERE.
BULLDOG BITES
Game Highlights
Webb knocked down five shots while Fisher went 4-for-7 from the field to lead the Bulldogs. The pair also combined to go a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe as they were the only Bulldogs that didn't miss a free throw attempt. Webb and Fisher also pooled 10 rebounds as Fisher corralled six individually.
Sophomore junior college transfer Juliet Esadah paced the team with nine rebounds in 21 minutes of play. Jessica Wall and Alexis Toney each made three baskets in the season opener with Wall totaling nine points as all three shots were three pointers.
True freshman Amaryah Corpening totaled the most minutes out of the Bulldog freshmen trio with 19 minutes. Nadiria Evans clocked 10 minutes and led the freshmen class with four total points in the season opener.
As a team, the Bulldogs dominated in second chance points as they totaled 20 compared to Western Carolina's eight points.
The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead as they held a two-point advantage after the first quarter. However, the Catamounts doubled the Bulldogs in the second quarter as Western Carolina out-scored Asheville 18-9 in the second quarter. Despite being down 29-22 at halftime, Asheville pulled within four points (40-36) heading into the final 10 minutes. UNC Asheville recorded 16 points in the final 10 minutes, but WCU tallied 22 points to solidify the 62-52 win.
The win for Western Carolina (1-1) marked its first win of the season after it lost to Davidson in the season and home opener on Friday (70-58). The Bulldogs fall to 0-1 on the year as they prepare for their second game of the season on Wednesday at N.C. State at 7 p.m.
What's Next?
The Bulldogs travel to in-state and ACC foe N.C. State on Nov. 15 as UNC Asheville squares off with the Wolfpack at 7 p.m. in Raleigh, N.C.
Season Tickets Still Available
The 2017-18 UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball season tickets are officially on sale.
To purchase your season tickets today, please click HERE.
Season tickets are only $250 for adult reserved seats with youth season tickets in reserved seats just $75. General admission adult season tickets are only $125 with youth season tickets in general admission also just $75.
New this year, fans can also receive one free youth season ticket with the purchase of one adult season ticket.
In addition, UNC Asheville All-Sport Passes are still available. The All-Sport Pass gives fans the chance to attend Bulldog men's and women's basketball and baseball for one low price.
The All-Sport reserved seat pass for basketball is just $300 for adults with the price $150 for youth. The general admission All-Sport pass is just $175 for adults and $125 for youth.
UNC Asheville faculty, staff and alumni receive an additional 10 percent off their season ticket and All-Sport purchases.
To learn more, and to see the 2017-18 season ticket brochure, please visit HERE.
Team Stats
AVL
WCU
FG%
.316
.500
3FG%
.167
.364
FT%
.650
.667
RB
33
36
TO
14
19
STL
5
2
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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