University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Wednesday, December 6
Asheville, NC
11:30 am
UNC Asheville
vs
Warren Wilson
Women's Basketball Hosts Warren Wilson for Education Day on Wednesday
12.05.2023 | Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball hosts Warren Wilson for Education Day on Wednesday (Dec. 6). Tip-off is set for 11:30 a.m. from Kimmel Arena.
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About the Bulldogs - Asheville comes into the game at 2-5 overall after a 63-54 loss at Wofford back on Nov. 29. The Bulldogs rank seventh in the Big South Conference in scoring at 55.9 points per game, while ranking second in scoring defense allowing 57.6 points per game. Asheville is second in the Big South in rebounding at 38.7 rebounds per game, while also ranking fourth in opponent rebounding average at 34.7 rebounds per game. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter leads the Bulldogs and ranks sixth in the conference in scoring at 13.8 points per game, while LaImani Simmons also ranks 12th in the league in scoring at 10.6 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also second in the league in rebounding at 8.2 rebounds per game, while Jamaya Blanks is tied for 10th in the conference at 5.7 rebounds per game. Faith Adams is tied for 12th in the conference in assists per game at 2.1, while Jaila Lee is 14th in the conference in steals per game at 1.3. Nycerra Minnis is also tied for seventh in the conference in blocks per game a 0.6. Â
About the Owls -Â The Owls come into the matchup at 0-10 on the season after a 71-64 overtime loss to the Newport News Apprentice School back on Sunday (Dec. 3). Warren Wilson averages 57.3 points per game, while also allowing 77.7 points per game on the season. The Owls also average 39.9 rebounds per game, while opponents average 50.8 rebounds per game against them. Moosie Lewis leads the team averaging 17.0 points per game, while Weronika Swojak is second on the team at 13.5 points per game. Swojak also leads the team in rebounding at 13.2 rebounds per game, while Lewis is second on the team at 6.4 rebounds per game. Lewis leads the team in assists per game at 2.1, while Carmen Echols is second on the team at 1.8 per game. Lewis's 3.1 steals per game lead the team, while Cat Pooser is second on the team at 3.0.
Series History - This will be the seventh all-time meeting between Asheville and Warren Wilson, with Asheville leading the all-time series 6-0. Asheville won the last matchup between the two 89-40 at Kimmel Arena back on Nov. 30, 2023. Â
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
Game Day Central
Watch - ESPN+
Follow - Live Stats
Listen - WISE Sports Radio
Tickets
About the Bulldogs - Asheville comes into the game at 2-5 overall after a 63-54 loss at Wofford back on Nov. 29. The Bulldogs rank seventh in the Big South Conference in scoring at 55.9 points per game, while ranking second in scoring defense allowing 57.6 points per game. Asheville is second in the Big South in rebounding at 38.7 rebounds per game, while also ranking fourth in opponent rebounding average at 34.7 rebounds per game. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter leads the Bulldogs and ranks sixth in the conference in scoring at 13.8 points per game, while LaImani Simmons also ranks 12th in the league in scoring at 10.6 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also second in the league in rebounding at 8.2 rebounds per game, while Jamaya Blanks is tied for 10th in the conference at 5.7 rebounds per game. Faith Adams is tied for 12th in the conference in assists per game at 2.1, while Jaila Lee is 14th in the conference in steals per game at 1.3. Nycerra Minnis is also tied for seventh in the conference in blocks per game a 0.6. Â
About the Owls -Â The Owls come into the matchup at 0-10 on the season after a 71-64 overtime loss to the Newport News Apprentice School back on Sunday (Dec. 3). Warren Wilson averages 57.3 points per game, while also allowing 77.7 points per game on the season. The Owls also average 39.9 rebounds per game, while opponents average 50.8 rebounds per game against them. Moosie Lewis leads the team averaging 17.0 points per game, while Weronika Swojak is second on the team at 13.5 points per game. Swojak also leads the team in rebounding at 13.2 rebounds per game, while Lewis is second on the team at 6.4 rebounds per game. Lewis leads the team in assists per game at 2.1, while Carmen Echols is second on the team at 1.8 per game. Lewis's 3.1 steals per game lead the team, while Cat Pooser is second on the team at 3.0.
Series History - This will be the seventh all-time meeting between Asheville and Warren Wilson, with Asheville leading the all-time series 6-0. Asheville won the last matchup between the two 89-40 at Kimmel Arena back on Nov. 30, 2023. Â
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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