University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Wednesday, February 14
Clinton, SC
6:30 pm
UNC Asheville
at
Presbyterian
Women's Basketball Heads to Presbyterian Wednesday for Big South Conference Battle
02.13.2024 | Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball heads to Presbyterian on Wednesday for a Big South Conference battle. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. from the Templeton Center in Clinton, S.C.
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About the Bulldogs - Asheville enters the matchup at 9-15 overall and 3-8 in the Big South Conference after a 71-65 loss to USC Upstate on Saturday (Feb. 10). Asheville ranks sixth in the Big South Conference in scoring at 59.3 points per game, while leading the conference in scoring defense at 58.7 points per game. Asheville is also second the conference and 37th in the nation in free throw percentage (83.3 percent). Asheville is also second in the Big South in rebounding at 38.1 rebounds per game, while also being fifth in rebounding defense allowing 36.4 rebounds per game. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter is sixth in the conference in scoring at 13.7 points per game, while LaImani Simmons is also 11th at 11.3 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also fourth in the conference in rebounding at 7.0 rebounds per game, while Jamaya Blanks is 11th in the conference at 5.2 rebounds per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also tied for seventh in the conference in assists per game at 2.5, while Jaila Lee is tied for 12th in steals per game at 1.3. Abigail Wilson is also tied for 10th in the conference in blocks per game (0.5). Â
About the Blue Hose - Presbyterian comes into the matchup at 13-13 overall and 4-7 in the Big South Conference after a 57-50 win over Radford on Saturday (Feb. 10). The Blue Hose ranks seventh in the conference in scoring at 58.7 points per game, while also ranking third in the Big South in scoring defense at 61.7 points per game. Presbyterian is fourth in the Big South in rebounding at 36.6 rebounds per game, while leading the league in opponent rebounding average at 33.9 rebounds per game. Bryanna Brady ranks seventh in the conference in scoring at 12.4 points per game, while Mara Neira and Tilda Sjokvist are tied for eighth at 12.0 points per game apiece. Neira also ranks 15th in the conference in rebounding at 4.7 rebounds per game, while Sjokvist is third in the league in assists per game at 3.4. Neira is tied for eighth in steals per game at 1.5, while Brady is second in the conference in blocks per game at 0.9.
Series History - This will be the 36th all-time meeting between Asheville and Presbyterian, with Asheville leading the all-time series 18-17. Presbyterian has won the last four in the series, including a 55-46 victory at Kimmel Arena back on Jan. 6. Â
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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
Tickets
Watch - ESPN+
Follow - Live Stats
About the Bulldogs - Asheville enters the matchup at 9-15 overall and 3-8 in the Big South Conference after a 71-65 loss to USC Upstate on Saturday (Feb. 10). Asheville ranks sixth in the Big South Conference in scoring at 59.3 points per game, while leading the conference in scoring defense at 58.7 points per game. Asheville is also second the conference and 37th in the nation in free throw percentage (83.3 percent). Asheville is also second in the Big South in rebounding at 38.1 rebounds per game, while also being fifth in rebounding defense allowing 36.4 rebounds per game. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter is sixth in the conference in scoring at 13.7 points per game, while LaImani Simmons is also 11th at 11.3 points per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also fourth in the conference in rebounding at 7.0 rebounds per game, while Jamaya Blanks is 11th in the conference at 5.2 rebounds per game. Brooks-Sumpter is also tied for seventh in the conference in assists per game at 2.5, while Jaila Lee is tied for 12th in steals per game at 1.3. Abigail Wilson is also tied for 10th in the conference in blocks per game (0.5). Â
About the Blue Hose - Presbyterian comes into the matchup at 13-13 overall and 4-7 in the Big South Conference after a 57-50 win over Radford on Saturday (Feb. 10). The Blue Hose ranks seventh in the conference in scoring at 58.7 points per game, while also ranking third in the Big South in scoring defense at 61.7 points per game. Presbyterian is fourth in the Big South in rebounding at 36.6 rebounds per game, while leading the league in opponent rebounding average at 33.9 rebounds per game. Bryanna Brady ranks seventh in the conference in scoring at 12.4 points per game, while Mara Neira and Tilda Sjokvist are tied for eighth at 12.0 points per game apiece. Neira also ranks 15th in the conference in rebounding at 4.7 rebounds per game, while Sjokvist is third in the league in assists per game at 3.4. Neira is tied for eighth in steals per game at 1.5, while Brady is second in the conference in blocks per game at 0.9.
Series History - This will be the 36th all-time meeting between Asheville and Presbyterian, with Asheville leading the all-time series 18-17. Presbyterian has won the last four in the series, including a 55-46 victory at Kimmel Arena back on Jan. 6. 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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