University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Wednesday, November 23
Asheville, NC
2 pm

UNC Asheville

vs

Chattanooga

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Women's Basketball Welcomes Chattanooga for Wednesday Non-Conference Matinee

11.22.2022 | Women's Basketball

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The UNC Asheville women's basketball team welcomes Chattanooga for a non-conference matinee on Wednesday (Nov. 23).

About the Bulldogs - The Bulldogs come into the matchup at 2-1 after a 68-57 win over Queens (N.C.) Friday night. The Bulldogs rank fifth in the Big South in scoring offense at 62.3 points per game and second in scoring defense averaging 56.0 points per game. Mallory Bruce leads the team in scoring at 11.0 points per game, while McKinley Brooks-Sumpter is second on the team at 9.7 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter leads the team and is tied for fifth in the Big South Conference in rebounding at 8.0 rebounds per game, while Bruce is second on the team at 6.7 rebounds per game. Jordaynia Ivie leads the team in assists per game at 2.0, while Brooks-Sumpter and Dakota McCaughan are tied for second on the team at 1.7. Ivie leads the team and is tied for sixth in the Big South in steals per game at 2.3, while Abigail Wilson leads the team in blocks per game at 0.7. 

About the Mocs - Chattanooga comes into the matchup at 3-3 overall after a 72-59 win over Kennesaw State on Monday (Nov. 21). The Mocs lead the Southern Conference in scoring defense allowing just 50.3 points per game, and also in scoring margin at +9.7. Yazz Wazeerud-Din leads the team and is fourth in the SoCon in scoring at 18.3 points per game. Abbey Cornelius is second on the team and ninth in the league at 12.3 points per game. Cornelius and Addie Porter share the team lead in rebounds per game and are also tied for fourth in the SoCon at 7.0 rebounds per game. Porter leads the team in assists per game and also ranks fourth in the SoCon at 3.2, while Raven Thompson leads the team in steals per game and is tied for seventh individually at 1.5. Cornelius also leads the team and is second in the SoCon in blocks per game at 2.0.

Series History - This will be the sixth matchup all-time between the Bulldogs and the Mocs, with Chattanooga holding the 5-0 advantage in the series.

How to Follow - Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. from Kimmel Arena. Tickets can be purchased by visiting uncabulldogs.com/tickets or by calling 828-258-7900. Video (ESPN+) and live stats will also be available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
 
 

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