University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Sunday, November 12
Asheville, NC
2 pm
UNC Asheville
vs
Tennessee State
Women's Basketball Welcomes Tennessee State for Home Opener on Sunday
11.11.2023 | Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball welcomes Tennessee State for its home opener on Sunday (Nov. 12). Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. from Kimmel Arena.
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About the Bulldogs - Asheville comes into their home opener at 0-1 after a 71-61 loss to Furman on Tuesday (Nov. 7). The Bulldogs come into the matchup third in the Big South in scoring at 61.0 points per game, while also ranking third in scoring defense at 71.0 points per game. LaImani Simmons is sixth in the Big South in scoring at 14.0 PPG, while Jaila Lee is also 11th in the league in scoring at 12.0 PPG. Asheville is fifth in the league in rebounding at 34.0 rebounds per game, while also allowing 53.0 rebounds per game. Faith Adams ranks eighth in the Big South Conference in steals per game at 2.0, while she and Nycerra Minnis are tied for second in the league in blocks per game at 1.0.
About the Tigers - Tennessee State enters the matchup at 1-1 after an 84-35 loss to Charlotte on Friday (Nov. 10). Tennessee State is averaging 44.0 PPG on the season, while also ranking third in the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring defense at 65.5 PPG. Tennessee State ranks eighth in the OVC in rebounding at 30.0 RPG, while ranking seventh in the OVC in rebounding defense allowing 38.5 RPG. Aaniya Webb leads the team in scoring at 8.5 PPG, while Sanaa' St. Andre is second on the team at 8.0 PPG. Lyric Cole leads the team in rebounding at 9.0 RPG, while Eboni Williams is second on the team at 4.5 RPG. Caitlin Anderson and Zyion Shannon lead the team in assist at 1.5 APG. Cole also leads the team in steals per game at 3.0, while Diamond Cannon and Williams are tied for second on the team at 2.0.
Series History - This will be the third all-time meeting between Asheville and Tennessee State, with Asheville leading the series 2-0. The teams last played in Nashville, Tenn. on Jan. 3, 2005, with the Bulldogs winning 64-53.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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Game Day Information
Watch - ESPN+
Follow - Live Stats
Listen - Wise Sports Radio
Tickets
About the Bulldogs - Asheville comes into their home opener at 0-1 after a 71-61 loss to Furman on Tuesday (Nov. 7). The Bulldogs come into the matchup third in the Big South in scoring at 61.0 points per game, while also ranking third in scoring defense at 71.0 points per game. LaImani Simmons is sixth in the Big South in scoring at 14.0 PPG, while Jaila Lee is also 11th in the league in scoring at 12.0 PPG. Asheville is fifth in the league in rebounding at 34.0 rebounds per game, while also allowing 53.0 rebounds per game. Faith Adams ranks eighth in the Big South Conference in steals per game at 2.0, while she and Nycerra Minnis are tied for second in the league in blocks per game at 1.0.
About the Tigers - Tennessee State enters the matchup at 1-1 after an 84-35 loss to Charlotte on Friday (Nov. 10). Tennessee State is averaging 44.0 PPG on the season, while also ranking third in the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring defense at 65.5 PPG. Tennessee State ranks eighth in the OVC in rebounding at 30.0 RPG, while ranking seventh in the OVC in rebounding defense allowing 38.5 RPG. Aaniya Webb leads the team in scoring at 8.5 PPG, while Sanaa' St. Andre is second on the team at 8.0 PPG. Lyric Cole leads the team in rebounding at 9.0 RPG, while Eboni Williams is second on the team at 4.5 RPG. Caitlin Anderson and Zyion Shannon lead the team in assist at 1.5 APG. Cole also leads the team in steals per game at 3.0, while Diamond Cannon and Williams are tied for second on the team at 2.0.
Series History - This will be the third all-time meeting between Asheville and Tennessee State, with Asheville leading the series 2-0. The teams last played in Nashville, Tenn. on Jan. 3, 2005, with the Bulldogs winning 64-53.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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