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Bulldogs Open WBI Play on Thursday Versus Furman
03.14.2018 | Women's Basketball
2017-18 UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Media Guide
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (17-15, 12-6 Big South)
Furman (17-13, 7-7 SoCon)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Kimmel Arena)
Live Stream:Â Big South Network
Live Stats:Â uncabulldogs.com
Twitter: @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - To open the Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI), the UNC Asheville women's basketball team will host Furman on Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.
BULLDOG BITESÂ
Last Time Out
UNC Asheville's bid for a third consecutive Big South Tournament title fell just short in a 60-42 loss to top-seeded Liberty on Sunday, March 11, at the Vines Center.Â
All-Tournament selection, Khaila Webb led the Bulldogs with 13 points in the contest.Â
Bronaza Fitzgerald was also named an All-Tournament choice.Â
For the second time this year, Zip Scott was the Bulldogs' leading rebounder, as she corralled seven defensive boards.Â
Liberty was led by three in double figures with Ashtyn Baker leading the way with 12 points.Â
UNC Asheville finished its loss to the Flames shooting 29.8 percent (14-of-47) as a team. Liberty shot 37.5 percent (21-of-56) as a team.Â
Scouting the Paladins
Furman enters the WBI with a 17-13 overall record and a 7-7 mark in Southern Conference play. Despite being bounced out of the SoCon Tournament in the first round, the Paladins concluded their regular season 4-1 in their last five contests.
Furman has a trio of players that are averaging double figures in points - Cierra Carter, Le'Jzae Davidson and Celena Taborn. Carter is pacing the squad, as she averages 15.9 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per contest. Davidson is right behind her, as she averages 13.2 ppg and 34.4 minutes per contest. DeAnneisha Jackson is the Paladins' leading rebounder, as she corrals 6.8 rebounds per game to go along with 7.4 ppg.
All-Time History Versus Furman
Thursday's meeting will mark the 30th all-time meeting between the two schools, as Furman holds the narrow 15-14 all-time lead on the Bulldogs. In the last five head-to-head games, Furman holds the narrow edge, 3-2, as the Bulldogs' last win over the Paladins came during the 2015-16 season in Kimmel Arena, 84-71.
In the meeting earlier this season, Furman upended Asheville, 71-63, to conclude non-conference play. For Asheville, Fitzgerald led the Bulldogs, as the senior posted 16 points, including an impressive 8-for-11 mark from the free-throw line. Webb dropped 12 points, and Jessica Wall contributed 10 points. Le'Jzae Davidson had a career day for Furman, as she totaled 31 points on 9-for-14 shooting. Cierra Carter added 17 points, and Stephania Oramas posted 13 points.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game versus Furman will be streamed on the Big South Network. The BSN link can be found by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
