Vote for your April “Bulldog of the Month” presented by Zaxby’s

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April was a highlight-filled month for UNC Asheville Athletics, with some Bulldog teams capping off their respective spring 2021 seasons, while others are were just getting going. With that in mind, we take a look back at the accomplishments by our great student-athletes and their teams from this past month.

To cast your vote for the April Bulldog of the Month award, read the information below and visit the poll here. Voting will end Wednesday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m.

Baseball – Brandon Lankford – Sr. Mocksville, N.C.

Hit .381 with eight home runs, drove in 18 runs, scored 15 and totaled a team-high 24 hits.
Broke the school record for career home runs that stood for over three decades. He now has 48 career home runs.
Collected at least one hit in 13 of 16 games and posted multiple hits in eight of those contests.

Women's Golf – Madyson Gold – Fr. – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Finished T-14 at the Big South Championship (April 14-17, The Patriot at Grand Harbor)
After opening up with two straight 3-over-par 75's, Madyson Gold saved her best round for last, posting a 2-over-par 72 to finish 8-over-par for the tournament. Gold birdied hole No. 1 before closing out the back nine with circles on holes No. 16 and No. 18.

Men's Soccer – Leon Musial – GK - Fr. – Ingolstadt, Germany

Helped Asheville reach Big South Semifinal for first time since 2008, first Tournament appearance since 2016
Named to Big South All-Freshman Team
16 total saves including a career-high eight against Gardner-Webb
Led Big South in total saves (36) and saves per game (4.0) for the season

Women's Soccer – Skyler Chillson – Sr. – Mooreseville, N.C.

Scored a hat trick in her final game in a Bulldogs uniform as the Bulldogs defeated Gardner-Webb 4-2
Totaled five shots in April, with four being on frame
Goal(s) against Gardner-Webb proved to be game-winner

Men's Tennis – Jon Brann Reid – Fr. – Hickory, N.C.

2-0 at No. 3 singles in April
Victory at Gardner-Webb helped Bulldogs clinch first ever Big South Regular Season Title
Registered lone point of Big South Semifinal with a 6-3, 6-3 win vs. Presbyterian
2021 Big South Freshman of the Year (April 14)
All-Big South First Team Singles
All-Big South Second Team Doubles

Women's Tennis – Ami Grace Dougah - So. – Lawrenceville, Ga.

1-1 No. 2 singles flight
1-1 in No. 1 doubles April
First Team All-Conference Singles
First Team All-Conference Doubles with Rosie Dickson

Men's Track & Field – Jalen Anderson – Fr. – Monroe, N.C.

Broke school record in 200-meter dash with a time of 21.40 at the Catamount Classic before winning the event with a time of 21.62 in the finals.
Played a part in Asheville's 4x400-meter relay team establish a new record (3:17.68).
Overall, landed six podium finishes this month, including three event victories (two relays, one individual event).

Women's Track & Field – Claudia Prieto – Jr. – Madrid, Spain

Broke outdoor school record & meet record in long jump (5.93-meters) at Catamount Classic.
Finished second in the triple jump at the Catamount Classic as well.
Helped the Bulldog 4x100-meter relay team place third at the Catamount Classic and Aggie Classic.

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