University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Asheville, NC
2:00 PM
UNC Asheville
vs
Presbyterian
Photo by: Adrian Etheridge
UNC Asheville Entertains Presbyterian on Saturday on ESPN3
01.26.2018 | Women's Basketball
Game Notes
2017-18 UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Media Guide
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (9-9, 6-1 Big South)
Presbyterian (6-12, 3-4 Big South)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Kimmel Arena)
Live Stream: Big South Network
Live Stats: uncabulldogs.com
Twitter: @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sporting a five-game winning streak, UNC Asheville women's basketball hosts Presbyterian at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 as part of a quadruple-header with UNC Asheville swimming, women's tennis and men's basketball.
BULLDOG BITES
What's Going On Saturday?
It's going to be a special Saturday for UNC Asheville athletics. The day will start with UNC Asheville swimming hosting its final home meet of the year at 11 a.m. against North Florida. The meet will serve as Senior Day for the Bulldogs with the festivities scheduled to get underway at approximately 10:40 a.m. at the Justice Center Pool. Later that same day, UNC Asheville women's tennis will also play host to future Big South Conference rival USC Upstate at 3 p.m. at the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown. The UNC Asheville men's tennis team is on the road on Saturday to face Charlotte at 12 p.m.
The full day of Bulldog action also features a Big South Conference basketball doubleheader inside Kimmel Arena. The UNC Asheville women's basketball team will play host to Presbyterian College at 2 p.m. before the UNC Asheville men's basketball team closes out the day by hosting High Point at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Both of the games will be featured on ESPN3.
There are tons of fun promotions at the Bulldog basketball doubleheader with the day allowing UNC Asheville athletics to honor all of the elementary and middle school students from the area with A's on their report cards as part of the annual "Bring Your A Game" promotion. The doubleheader will also serve as "Special Olympics Saturday" with UNC Asheville athletics honoring all Special Olympic athletes and volunteers from the area. UNC Asheville will also honor those who served in the local military and ROTC as part of a special "Salute to Service Saturday." All military are free with ID. In addition, the AC Reynolds Rocket Rumble will perform at halftime of the men's basketball game.
Last Time Out
To end a two-game road swing, the Bulldogs downed Charleston Southern 78-61 on Jan. 23 inside the Buc Dome in Charleston, S.C. Khaila Webb dropped 20 points to lead both teams as 16 of her points came in the second half. The Spartanburg, S.C. native went 5-for-8 from the field in the final 20 minutes of play including 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. She concluded the contest with a pair of assists and a steal.
Jessica Wall totaled 17 points in the contest as she went 6-for-11 from the hardwood. Beyond the three-point arc, the Chapel Hill, N.C. native shot .556 percent as she knocked down five three pointers. The five made three pointers was the most for the junior since making six versus Appalachian State on Dec. 21. She also concluded the game with two assists and a steal in 31 minutes of play.
Bronaza Fitzgerald added 13 points for the Bulldogs on 5-for-8 shooting. It was the 13th game in the last 15 she has scored in double-figures. She also added 11 rebounds, which marks the 11th double-double of her career and the sixth of the season.
Forward Tiffany Wilson had a career night as she grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds (five offensive and seven defensive). Her previous single-game best was last year versus Longwood where she totaled nine boards. The Forest Park, Ga. native connected with eight points and a steal in 24 minutes of action.
As a team, the Bulldogs shot 50 percent (7-for-14) behind the three-point arc including 49 percent (27-for-55) from the floor. The Bulldogs dominated the paint 38-28 while also corralling three more steals than the opposition.
About UNC Asheville
Winners of five straight contests, the Bulldogs have turned their season around by moving to .500 for the first time this season and placing themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the Big South.
During their five-game win streak, the Bulldogs have recorded a recipe for winning: don't turn the ball over, force turnovers, don't foul, get to the free-throw line and grab loose balls. Despite making 27 more field goals on 13 fewer attempts than their opponents, the Bulldogs have converted on 34 more free throws, grabbed 39 more rebounds, committed 19 fewer turnovers, forced 13 more steals and committed 16 fewer turnovers.
In the five-game stretch, the Bulldogs are averaging 69.0 ppg and holding opponents to 51.6 ppg (+17.4 scoring margin). They are also averaging 6.8 more free-throws made per game and out-rebounding opponents by 7.8 on average.
Scouting the Blue Hose
Presbyterian enters the weekend contest with a 6-12 overall record and a 3-4 mark in league play. The Blue Hose are 1-9 in road games this year including 0-3 in Big South road games. In its last four games, PC has won three games - Campbell, Gardner-Webb and Winthrop.
Preseason Big South First Team selection, Cortney Storey leads the Blue Hose in points per game (14.8), steals (33), field goals made (89), field goals attempted (194) and minutes per game (38.4). Kacie Hall is second on the squad with 10.7 ppg while she averages 31.6 minutes and 1.33 steals per game. Janie Miles - who is the team's third leading scorer (9.9 ppg) - leads the team with 3.9 rebounds per game.
All-Time History Versus Presbyterian
Saturday's contest marks the 24th all-time meeting between the two clubs with Asheville leading 13-10. Last year, the two teams played three times as the Bulldogs won at PC 67-60 and in the Big South Semifinals 56-55.
During the semifinal game, the two teams went back-and-forth as the Blue Hose nearly claimed the come-from-behind victory as it out-scored Asheville 32-25 in the second half. However, the Bulldogs fended off Presbyterian to earn their second straight trip to the Big South Championship and ultimately their second straight Big South Championship title. In that game, Chatori Major dropped a team-high 15 points while Fitzgerald added 14 points and 13 boards.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game versus Presbyterian will be streamed on ESPN3. The link can be found by clicking HERE. The game can also be heard locally on the radio on REWIND 100.3 or online by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
2017-18 UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Media Guide
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (9-9, 6-1 Big South)
Presbyterian (6-12, 3-4 Big South)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Kimmel Arena)
Live Stream: Big South Network
Live Stats: uncabulldogs.com
Twitter: @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sporting a five-game winning streak, UNC Asheville women's basketball hosts Presbyterian at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 as part of a quadruple-header with UNC Asheville swimming, women's tennis and men's basketball.
BULLDOG BITES
What's Going On Saturday?
It's going to be a special Saturday for UNC Asheville athletics. The day will start with UNC Asheville swimming hosting its final home meet of the year at 11 a.m. against North Florida. The meet will serve as Senior Day for the Bulldogs with the festivities scheduled to get underway at approximately 10:40 a.m. at the Justice Center Pool. Later that same day, UNC Asheville women's tennis will also play host to future Big South Conference rival USC Upstate at 3 p.m. at the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown. The UNC Asheville men's tennis team is on the road on Saturday to face Charlotte at 12 p.m.
The full day of Bulldog action also features a Big South Conference basketball doubleheader inside Kimmel Arena. The UNC Asheville women's basketball team will play host to Presbyterian College at 2 p.m. before the UNC Asheville men's basketball team closes out the day by hosting High Point at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Both of the games will be featured on ESPN3.
There are tons of fun promotions at the Bulldog basketball doubleheader with the day allowing UNC Asheville athletics to honor all of the elementary and middle school students from the area with A's on their report cards as part of the annual "Bring Your A Game" promotion. The doubleheader will also serve as "Special Olympics Saturday" with UNC Asheville athletics honoring all Special Olympic athletes and volunteers from the area. UNC Asheville will also honor those who served in the local military and ROTC as part of a special "Salute to Service Saturday." All military are free with ID. In addition, the AC Reynolds Rocket Rumble will perform at halftime of the men's basketball game.
Last Time Out
To end a two-game road swing, the Bulldogs downed Charleston Southern 78-61 on Jan. 23 inside the Buc Dome in Charleston, S.C. Khaila Webb dropped 20 points to lead both teams as 16 of her points came in the second half. The Spartanburg, S.C. native went 5-for-8 from the field in the final 20 minutes of play including 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. She concluded the contest with a pair of assists and a steal.
Jessica Wall totaled 17 points in the contest as she went 6-for-11 from the hardwood. Beyond the three-point arc, the Chapel Hill, N.C. native shot .556 percent as she knocked down five three pointers. The five made three pointers was the most for the junior since making six versus Appalachian State on Dec. 21. She also concluded the game with two assists and a steal in 31 minutes of play.
Bronaza Fitzgerald added 13 points for the Bulldogs on 5-for-8 shooting. It was the 13th game in the last 15 she has scored in double-figures. She also added 11 rebounds, which marks the 11th double-double of her career and the sixth of the season.
Forward Tiffany Wilson had a career night as she grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds (five offensive and seven defensive). Her previous single-game best was last year versus Longwood where she totaled nine boards. The Forest Park, Ga. native connected with eight points and a steal in 24 minutes of action.
As a team, the Bulldogs shot 50 percent (7-for-14) behind the three-point arc including 49 percent (27-for-55) from the floor. The Bulldogs dominated the paint 38-28 while also corralling three more steals than the opposition.
About UNC Asheville
Winners of five straight contests, the Bulldogs have turned their season around by moving to .500 for the first time this season and placing themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the Big South.
During their five-game win streak, the Bulldogs have recorded a recipe for winning: don't turn the ball over, force turnovers, don't foul, get to the free-throw line and grab loose balls. Despite making 27 more field goals on 13 fewer attempts than their opponents, the Bulldogs have converted on 34 more free throws, grabbed 39 more rebounds, committed 19 fewer turnovers, forced 13 more steals and committed 16 fewer turnovers.
In the five-game stretch, the Bulldogs are averaging 69.0 ppg and holding opponents to 51.6 ppg (+17.4 scoring margin). They are also averaging 6.8 more free-throws made per game and out-rebounding opponents by 7.8 on average.
Scouting the Blue Hose
Presbyterian enters the weekend contest with a 6-12 overall record and a 3-4 mark in league play. The Blue Hose are 1-9 in road games this year including 0-3 in Big South road games. In its last four games, PC has won three games - Campbell, Gardner-Webb and Winthrop.
Preseason Big South First Team selection, Cortney Storey leads the Blue Hose in points per game (14.8), steals (33), field goals made (89), field goals attempted (194) and minutes per game (38.4). Kacie Hall is second on the squad with 10.7 ppg while she averages 31.6 minutes and 1.33 steals per game. Janie Miles - who is the team's third leading scorer (9.9 ppg) - leads the team with 3.9 rebounds per game.
All-Time History Versus Presbyterian
Saturday's contest marks the 24th all-time meeting between the two clubs with Asheville leading 13-10. Last year, the two teams played three times as the Bulldogs won at PC 67-60 and in the Big South Semifinals 56-55.
During the semifinal game, the two teams went back-and-forth as the Blue Hose nearly claimed the come-from-behind victory as it out-scored Asheville 32-25 in the second half. However, the Bulldogs fended off Presbyterian to earn their second straight trip to the Big South Championship and ultimately their second straight Big South Championship title. In that game, Chatori Major dropped a team-high 15 points while Fitzgerald added 14 points and 13 boards.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game versus Presbyterian will be streamed on ESPN3. The link can be found by clicking HERE. The game can also be heard locally on the radio on REWIND 100.3 or online by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
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