University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Wednesday, November 30
Asheville, NC
11:30 am

UNC Asheville

vs

Warren Wilson

Bruce Free Throw Western Carolina

Women's Basketball Welcomes Warren Wilson for Education Day on Wednesday

11.29.2022 | Women's Basketball

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The UNC Asheville women's basketball team hosts Warren Wilson on Wednesday (Nov. 30) for Education Day sponsored by Arby's. The UNC Asheville Athletic Department is also continuing its toy drive to donate to the Eblen Charities Saint Nicholas Project.

About the Bulldogs - The Bulldogs come into the matchup at 3-2 overall after a 64-51 win over rival Western Carolina on Monday (Nov. 28). UNC Asheville ranks fifth in the league in scoring offense at 59.8 points per game, while also ranking second in the league in scoring defnese allowing 55.8 points per game. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter leads the Bulldogs and ranks 10th in the Big South Conference in scoring at 11.8 points per game, while Mallory Bruce also averages 10.6 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter leads the team and is tied for third in the Big South in rebounding at 7.8 rebounds per game, while Bruce is second on the team at 5.4 rebounds per game. Brooks-Sumpter and Jordaynia Ivie share the team lead in assists per game at 1.8, while Faith Adams and Dakota McCaughan also average 1.6 assists per game. Ivie is tied for ninth and leads the team in steals per game at 1.4, while McCaughan and Jamaya Blanks each average 1.2 steals per game.  

About the Owls - The Owls enter the matchup at 0-7 on the season after a 70-58 loss to Bob Jones on Monday (Nov. 28). Moosie Lewis leads the Owls in scoring at 19.7 points per game, while Catherine Causby also averages 8.9 points per game. Lewis also leads the team in rebuoding at 8.0 boards per game, while Causby is second on the team at 7.9. Carmen Echols leads the team in assists per game at 3.0, while Lewis is second on the team at 2.8. Lewis leads the team in steals per game at 2.0, while Echols is second on the team at 1.2. Catherine Causby leads the team in blocks per game at 1.6, while Carrigan Causby is second on the team at 1.4.   

Series History - This will be the sixth all-time meeting between UNC Asheville and Warren Wilson. UNC Asheville is 5-0 in this series, with the Bulldogs defeating the Owls 100-36 last year.  

How to follow - Tip-off is set for 11:30 a.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. Audio from Wise 1310 AM will be available here. 
 

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