University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Wednesday, March 20
Asheville, NC
6:00 PM
UNC Asheville
vs
Appalachian State
Photo by: Adrian Etheridge
UNC Asheville Entertains Appalachian State in First Round of WBI on Wednesday
03.19.2019 | Women's Basketball
2018-19 UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Media Guide
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (17-14, 11-7 Big South)
Appalachian State (18-14, 10-8 Sun Belt)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Kimmel Arena)
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 19 / 6 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Radio: Can be heard on local radio (100.3 FM) or online HERE – Mike Gore (PBP)
Live Stats: uncabulldogs.com
Twitter: @UNCAvlWBB #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Playing its fourth straight year in a postseason game, the UNC Asheville women's basketball team will play host to Mountain Rival Appalachian State on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.
Tickets for the postseason contest are already on sale, and you can purchase your general admission tickets by clicking HERE.
BULLDOG BITES
About UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville hosts Appalachian State on Wednesday with a 17-14 overall record. In games inside Kimmel Arena, the Bulldogs are 12-2, which only includes one non-conference loss to Furman.
Following a Big South Semifinal game at Radford, three Bulldogs averaged double digits this year in Sonora Dengokl, Jessica Wall and Nadiria Evans. Dengokl had a team-best 14.1 points per game, which includes 14 double-digit scoring performances this year. The guard is also averaging the second-most rebounds on the team with a 4.1 rebounding average. Wall, who is 28 points away from 1,000 career points, is averaging 11.2 points per game. The senior guard has connected on a conference-leading 82 three-pointers this year and averages 2.33 assists per game. Evans eclipsed the double-digit scoring average in the Big South Tournament, as she now averages 10.1 ppg. She has appeared in all 31 games and leads the team in free throws made (104).
Brooke Jordan-Brown headlines the Asheville defense, as the center has a team-leading 7.0 rebounding average and 1.47 blocks per game average. The junior has posted double-digits in rebounds six times this year, including a 13-rebound performance against Gardner-Webb in the opening round of the conference tournament. She has posted nine straight games with two or more blocks in the last nine games.
Scouting Appalachian State
Appalachian State travels to Kimmel Arena with an 18-14 overall record, including a 10-8 mark in Sun Belt games this year. In true road games, the Mountaineers are 5-10.
The Mountaineer offense is led by Madi Story, who averages 11.7 points per game. She has appeared in 30 games, 29 starts, and averages 27.8 minutes per contest. She has netted a team-leading 126 field goals this year and sports an impressive 42.9 field goal percentage. The guard is also first on the team in free throws made at 76. Lainey Gosnell and Pre Stanley are also averaging double figures this year at 10.5 and 10.2 ppg, respectively. The two Mountaineers have combined for over 1,600 minutes, 233 field goals made, 124 free throws made and 258 rebounds.
Defensively, App State has five players that have grabbed 121-plus total rebounds this season. Bayley Plummer leads the squad, as she is averaging just over 12 boards a game, 12.1. She also leads the team in blocked shots at 42, 1.31 blocks per game. Maya Calder, who plays solely off the bench, has 150 total boards and averages 4.0 rebounds per game. Story, Gosnell and Stanley also add to App State's rebounding game, as they all average four or more rebounds per contest.
All-Time History Versus the Mountaineers
Wednesday's matchup will mark the 19th all-time meeting between the Bulldogs and Mountaineers. In the last five head-to-head contests, Appalachian State holds a slim 3-2 advantage.
The last time the two squads squared off was last season inside Kimmel Arena. The Bulldogs came out victorious in overtime, 69-60, behind four Bulldogs posting double-digit performances. Wall had a team-high 18 points, as she connected on six 3-pointers. Zip Scott also added to the Asheville offense with 12 points on five made field goals. The Mountaineers were down by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, and they overcame the deficit by outscoring UNC Asheville, 20-9, in the final 10 minutes of regulation. However, the Bulldogs claimed the victory in overtime.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game versus Appalachian State will be streamed on ESPN+. The streaming 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.
What's Next?
The winner between UNC Asheville and Appalachian State will advance to play the winner of Davidson and Marshall. The second round contest will take place on Sunday, March 24 or Monday, March 25 with the host location to be determined.
THE MATCHUP
Teams: UNC Asheville (17-14, 11-7 Big South)
Appalachian State (18-14, 10-8 Sun Belt)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Kimmel Arena)
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 19 / 6 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Radio: Can be heard on local radio (100.3 FM) or online HERE – Mike Gore (PBP)
Live Stats: uncabulldogs.com
Twitter: @UNCAvlWBB #ThePursuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Playing its fourth straight year in a postseason game, the UNC Asheville women's basketball team will play host to Mountain Rival Appalachian State on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.
Tickets for the postseason contest are already on sale, and you can purchase your general admission tickets by clicking HERE.
BULLDOG BITES
About UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville hosts Appalachian State on Wednesday with a 17-14 overall record. In games inside Kimmel Arena, the Bulldogs are 12-2, which only includes one non-conference loss to Furman.
Following a Big South Semifinal game at Radford, three Bulldogs averaged double digits this year in Sonora Dengokl, Jessica Wall and Nadiria Evans. Dengokl had a team-best 14.1 points per game, which includes 14 double-digit scoring performances this year. The guard is also averaging the second-most rebounds on the team with a 4.1 rebounding average. Wall, who is 28 points away from 1,000 career points, is averaging 11.2 points per game. The senior guard has connected on a conference-leading 82 three-pointers this year and averages 2.33 assists per game. Evans eclipsed the double-digit scoring average in the Big South Tournament, as she now averages 10.1 ppg. She has appeared in all 31 games and leads the team in free throws made (104).
Brooke Jordan-Brown headlines the Asheville defense, as the center has a team-leading 7.0 rebounding average and 1.47 blocks per game average. The junior has posted double-digits in rebounds six times this year, including a 13-rebound performance against Gardner-Webb in the opening round of the conference tournament. She has posted nine straight games with two or more blocks in the last nine games.
Scouting Appalachian State
Appalachian State travels to Kimmel Arena with an 18-14 overall record, including a 10-8 mark in Sun Belt games this year. In true road games, the Mountaineers are 5-10.
The Mountaineer offense is led by Madi Story, who averages 11.7 points per game. She has appeared in 30 games, 29 starts, and averages 27.8 minutes per contest. She has netted a team-leading 126 field goals this year and sports an impressive 42.9 field goal percentage. The guard is also first on the team in free throws made at 76. Lainey Gosnell and Pre Stanley are also averaging double figures this year at 10.5 and 10.2 ppg, respectively. The two Mountaineers have combined for over 1,600 minutes, 233 field goals made, 124 free throws made and 258 rebounds.
Defensively, App State has five players that have grabbed 121-plus total rebounds this season. Bayley Plummer leads the squad, as she is averaging just over 12 boards a game, 12.1. She also leads the team in blocked shots at 42, 1.31 blocks per game. Maya Calder, who plays solely off the bench, has 150 total boards and averages 4.0 rebounds per game. Story, Gosnell and Stanley also add to App State's rebounding game, as they all average four or more rebounds per contest.
All-Time History Versus the Mountaineers
Wednesday's matchup will mark the 19th all-time meeting between the Bulldogs and Mountaineers. In the last five head-to-head contests, Appalachian State holds a slim 3-2 advantage.
The last time the two squads squared off was last season inside Kimmel Arena. The Bulldogs came out victorious in overtime, 69-60, behind four Bulldogs posting double-digit performances. Wall had a team-high 18 points, as she connected on six 3-pointers. Zip Scott also added to the Asheville offense with 12 points on five made field goals. The Mountaineers were down by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, and they overcame the deficit by outscoring UNC Asheville, 20-9, in the final 10 minutes of regulation. However, the Bulldogs claimed the victory in overtime.
How To Follow The Game Live
The game versus Appalachian State will be streamed on ESPN+. The streaming 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.
What's Next?
The winner between UNC Asheville and Appalachian State will advance to play the winner of Davidson and Marshall. The second round contest will take place on Sunday, March 24 or Monday, March 25 with the host location to be determined.
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