University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Friday, November 3
Asheville, NC
7:00 PM
UNC Asheville
71
vs
60
Mars Hill
Photo by: Tommy Moss
Frontcourt Dominates Boards As UNC Asheville Out-Muscles Mars Hill
11.03.2017 | Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In the final tune-up before the regular season, the UNC Asheville women's basketball team saw its frontcourt dominate the boards as sophomore Juliet Esadah and junior Kelli Fisher combined for 28 rebounds en route to a 71-60 victory over Mars Hill on Friday inside Kimmel Arena.
BULLDOG BITES
Game Highlights
The UNC Asheville frontcourt – Fisher and Esadah – combined for 28 boards as the entire squad out-rebounded Mars Hill 51-34. The Bulldog offense grabbed an astounding 25 offensive rebounds as they totaled 22 second-chance points. Esadah paced the Bulldogs as the junior college transfer smothered 18 total rebounds.
Three Bulldogs posted double-figures in points with junior guard Ali Trani leading the way. Khaila Webb and Fisher joined in as the duo combined for 23 points. Fisher's 12 points made her the lone Bulldog that posted a double-double in the exhibition tune-up. Esadah nearly posted a double-double, but she fell two points shy of joining her teammate.
The three Bulldog true freshmen – Amaryah Corpening, Nadiria Evans and Tamiah Lewis – saw plenty of action in their first collegiate game. The trio combined for 36 total minutes while Corpening led the rookie trio in points and steals.
Jessica Wall guided the Bulldog offense as she led the squad with eight assists.
As a team, UNC Asheville out-scored the Lions in three quarters. At the half, the Bulldogs were leading by double-digits as they cruised to an 11-point victory.
Quotable
"Compliments to Mars Hill. I thought they were very well coached and disciplined. We needed to do a better job defending in the half-court."
"Overall, we are pleased with this showing as it certainly showed bright spots and many things we need to work on. It is a process, and it is always long and rewarding each year."
"Game one is behind us and now we will continue to get better. The crowd and atmosphere was outstanding tonight. I could certainly feel that the city of Asheville was excited about basketball season beginning."
- Head Coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick -
What's Next?
The Bulldogs open the regular season on the road as they travel to Western Carolina on Nov. 12. Tipoff for the season opener is set for 2 p.m. in Cullowhee, N.C.
The regular season home opener is slated for Nov. 18 versus Charlotte. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.
Season Ticket 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, volleyball 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
The UNC Asheville frontcourt – Fisher and Esadah – combined for 28 boards as the entire squad out-rebounded Mars Hill 51-34. The Bulldog offense grabbed an astounding 25 offensive rebounds as they totaled 22 second-chance points. Esadah paced the Bulldogs as the junior college transfer smothered 18 total rebounds.
Three Bulldogs posted double-figures in points with junior guard Ali Trani leading the way. Khaila Webb and Fisher joined in as the duo combined for 23 points. Fisher's 12 points made her the lone Bulldog that posted a double-double in the exhibition tune-up. Esadah nearly posted a double-double, but she fell two points shy of joining her teammate.
The three Bulldog true freshmen – Amaryah Corpening, Nadiria Evans and Tamiah Lewis – saw plenty of action in their first collegiate game. The trio combined for 36 total minutes while Corpening led the rookie trio in points and steals.
Jessica Wall guided the Bulldog offense as she led the squad with eight assists.
As a team, UNC Asheville out-scored the Lions in three quarters. At the half, the Bulldogs were leading by double-digits as they cruised to an 11-point victory.
Quotable
"Compliments to Mars Hill. I thought they were very well coached and disciplined. We needed to do a better job defending in the half-court."
"Overall, we are pleased with this showing as it certainly showed bright spots and many things we need to work on. It is a process, and it is always long and rewarding each year."
"Game one is behind us and now we will continue to get better. The crowd and atmosphere was outstanding tonight. I could certainly feel that the city of Asheville was excited about basketball season beginning."
- Head Coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick -
What's Next?
The Bulldogs open the regular season on the road as they travel to Western Carolina on Nov. 12. Tipoff for the season opener is set for 2 p.m. in Cullowhee, N.C.
The regular season home opener is slated for Nov. 18 versus Charlotte. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.
Season Ticket 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, volleyball 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.
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