University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
LaImani Simmons Named Big South Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week
12.27.2023 | Women's Basketball
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville junior guard LaImani Simmons has been named the Big South Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Dec. 27).
Asheville went 1-1 last week, with a 65-63 loss to North Carolina Central on Dec. 18 and a thrilling 72-71 win over UNC Greensboro on Dec. 21.
Simmons shot 8-15 (.533) against North Carolina Central with one three-pointer for 17 points, three rebounds and one assist. Against UNC Greensboro, Simmons shot .625 (5-8) with two triples for a final line of 15 points and two assists.
This is Simmons's first career Player of the Week honor. The Greenville, S.C. native is a business major.
Asheville returns to the floor on Friday (Dec. 29) to host Brevard in its last non-conference game of the season. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. from Kimmel Arena, with video, live stats and audio available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
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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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville junior guard LaImani Simmons has been named the Big South Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Dec. 27).
Asheville went 1-1 last week, with a 65-63 loss to North Carolina Central on Dec. 18 and a thrilling 72-71 win over UNC Greensboro on Dec. 21.
Simmons shot 8-15 (.533) against North Carolina Central with one three-pointer for 17 points, three rebounds and one assist. Against UNC Greensboro, Simmons shot .625 (5-8) with two triples for a final line of 15 points and two assists.
This is Simmons's first career Player of the Week honor. The Greenville, S.C. native is a business major.
Asheville returns to the floor on Friday (Dec. 29) to host Brevard in its last non-conference game of the season. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. from Kimmel Arena, with video, live stats and audio available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
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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