University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Tuesday, January 9
Radford, VA
7:00 PM
UNC Asheville
at
Radford
Photo by: Tommy Moss
Bulldogs Travel to Radford for Big South Championship Rematch
01.08.2018 | Women's Basketball
Game Notes
2017-18 UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Media Guide
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (4-9, 1-1 Big South)
Radford (8-5, 1-1 Big South)
Location: Radford, Va. (Dedmon Center)
Live Stream: Big South Network
Live Stats: radfordathletics.com
Twitter: @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's basketball team travels to Radford on Jan. 9 for a rematch of last year's Big South Conference Championship game. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside the Dedmon Center in Radford, Va.
BULLDOG BITES
About UNC Asheville
In their conference home opener, the Bulldogs were competitive for three quarters as they were only down three points (42-39) heading into the fourth quarter, but High Point out-scored Asheville 16-6 in the final 10 minutes to claim the 58-45 victory inside Kimmel Arena.
Khaila Webb was the lone Bulldog to post double-digits as she connected with 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting. She went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line to go along with seven rebounds and a pair of assists. Bronaza Fitzgerald recorded eight points and led the team in total rebounds (12) and blocks (2). Zip Scott had the best shooting percentage (.571, 4-for-7) for UNC Asheville, and in 39 minutes of play, Jessica Wall tallied four assists.
Despite Asheville out-rebounding High Point 36-33, the Panthers out-scored the Bulldogs 26-9 in points off turnovers and 23-6 in bench points.
In the last three road contests (Wofford, USC Upstate and Campbell), the Bulldogs are 2-1 and have won the last two games. As a team, Asheville has a +4.0 scoring margin as it averages 68.0 points per game (ppg) and allows 64.0 ppg. The Bulldogs are also out-rebounding teams 108-87 and have a +7.0 rebounding margin. They are also averaging 6.0 steals per contest and 14.7 assists per game.
During that same road stretch, Wall is leading the surge as she averages 16.0 ppg. She has started all three contests and averages 33.8 minutes per game. She is an impressive .565 percent (13-for-23) beyond the three-point arc and leads the team with 10 assists and four steals. Fitzgerald is right behind her teammate as she averages 15.0 ppg during that stretch. She leads the team with 33 total rebounds and 13 offensive boards. She started all three games and averages 23 minutes per contest. She leads the team with three blocks and has also tallied a pair of steals in the last three road games.
At the Big South Conference Media Day, the Bulldogs were selected to finish fifth, despite receiving the second-highest amount of first-place votes in the league. Radford earned seven of the total first-place votes as the Highlanders were selected the win the league.
Scouting Radford
Radford is 8-5 overall on the year including an unblemished 5-0 mark inside the Dedmon Center. The Highlanders are 1-1 in Big South play this year with their win lone win coming against Winthrop - 78-52. In their last five games, Radford is 4-1 with wins over Winthrop, UVA-Wise, Towson and Abilene Christian.
Three Highlanders average double-digits in points this year as Jayda Worth leads the squad with 12.3 points per game. The 6-foot senior has started all 12 games this year and is leading the team in field goal percentage (.542) while second on the team in total rebounds (78). She also has16 steals to go along with 11 blocks during her final season as a Highlander.
Khiana Johnson is second on the team with 11.5 ppg, and Destinee Walkers averages 10.9 ppg as she has only started two games this year. Lydia Rivers is a strong post presence as she has 114 total rebounds including 42 offensive boards. Rivers is first on the team with 24 blocks, and she also capitalizes on free throws as she is .759 percent (22-for-29) on the year.
All-Time History Versus Radford
Tuesday's contest marks the 69th all-time meeting between the two clubs. Despite Radford owning a 48-20 lead on Asheville, the last three contests have been decided by three points or fewer.
The last time the two teams faced each other was in last year's Big South Conference Championship, and the Bulldogs upended the Highlanders 49-48 to make it to their second straight NCAA appearance. The Highlanders won the two regular season contest including the 76-73 double overtime victory in the Dedmon Center.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game at Radford will be streamed on the Big South Network. The BSN stream link can be found 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 (4-9, 1-1 Big South)
Radford (8-5, 1-1 Big South)
Location: Radford, Va. (Dedmon Center)
Live Stream: Big South Network
Live Stats: radfordathletics.com
Twitter: @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's basketball team travels to Radford on Jan. 9 for a rematch of last year's Big South Conference Championship game. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside the Dedmon Center in Radford, Va.
BULLDOG BITES
About UNC Asheville
In their conference home opener, the Bulldogs were competitive for three quarters as they were only down three points (42-39) heading into the fourth quarter, but High Point out-scored Asheville 16-6 in the final 10 minutes to claim the 58-45 victory inside Kimmel Arena.
Khaila Webb was the lone Bulldog to post double-digits as she connected with 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting. She went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line to go along with seven rebounds and a pair of assists. Bronaza Fitzgerald recorded eight points and led the team in total rebounds (12) and blocks (2). Zip Scott had the best shooting percentage (.571, 4-for-7) for UNC Asheville, and in 39 minutes of play, Jessica Wall tallied four assists.
Despite Asheville out-rebounding High Point 36-33, the Panthers out-scored the Bulldogs 26-9 in points off turnovers and 23-6 in bench points.
In the last three road contests (Wofford, USC Upstate and Campbell), the Bulldogs are 2-1 and have won the last two games. As a team, Asheville has a +4.0 scoring margin as it averages 68.0 points per game (ppg) and allows 64.0 ppg. The Bulldogs are also out-rebounding teams 108-87 and have a +7.0 rebounding margin. They are also averaging 6.0 steals per contest and 14.7 assists per game.
During that same road stretch, Wall is leading the surge as she averages 16.0 ppg. She has started all three contests and averages 33.8 minutes per game. She is an impressive .565 percent (13-for-23) beyond the three-point arc and leads the team with 10 assists and four steals. Fitzgerald is right behind her teammate as she averages 15.0 ppg during that stretch. She leads the team with 33 total rebounds and 13 offensive boards. She started all three games and averages 23 minutes per contest. She leads the team with three blocks and has also tallied a pair of steals in the last three road games.
At the Big South Conference Media Day, the Bulldogs were selected to finish fifth, despite receiving the second-highest amount of first-place votes in the league. Radford earned seven of the total first-place votes as the Highlanders were selected the win the league.
Scouting Radford
Radford is 8-5 overall on the year including an unblemished 5-0 mark inside the Dedmon Center. The Highlanders are 1-1 in Big South play this year with their win lone win coming against Winthrop - 78-52. In their last five games, Radford is 4-1 with wins over Winthrop, UVA-Wise, Towson and Abilene Christian.
Three Highlanders average double-digits in points this year as Jayda Worth leads the squad with 12.3 points per game. The 6-foot senior has started all 12 games this year and is leading the team in field goal percentage (.542) while second on the team in total rebounds (78). She also has16 steals to go along with 11 blocks during her final season as a Highlander.
Khiana Johnson is second on the team with 11.5 ppg, and Destinee Walkers averages 10.9 ppg as she has only started two games this year. Lydia Rivers is a strong post presence as she has 114 total rebounds including 42 offensive boards. Rivers is first on the team with 24 blocks, and she also capitalizes on free throws as she is .759 percent (22-for-29) on the year.
All-Time History Versus Radford
Tuesday's contest marks the 69th all-time meeting between the two clubs. Despite Radford owning a 48-20 lead on Asheville, the last three contests have been decided by three points or fewer.
The last time the two teams faced each other was in last year's Big South Conference Championship, and the Bulldogs upended the Highlanders 49-48 to make it to their second straight NCAA appearance. The Highlanders won the two regular season contest including the 76-73 double overtime victory in the Dedmon Center.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game at Radford will be streamed on the Big South Network. The BSN stream link can be found by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
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