University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Thursday, November 12
Asheville, NC
6:30 PM
UNC Asheville
vs
Western Carolina
11.11.2026 | Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball hosts Western Carolina on Thursday (Nov. 12) at Kimmel Arena in the latest installment of the Mountain Rivalry.
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UNC Asheville (2-1) vs. Western Carolina (3-0)
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Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Asheville, N.C. | Kimmel Arena
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About the Bulldogs - The Bulldogs come into the game with a record of 2-1 after a 50-40 loss at Samford on Monday (Nov. 9). The Bulldogs rank second in the Big South and 59th nationally in field goal percentage defense at 32.0 percent, while also leading the conference and ranking 61st nationally in free throw percentage at 77.3 percent. The Bulldogs are also fourth in the league and 63rd in the nation at 30.3 defensive rebounds per game, while also leading the league and ranking 66th in the nation in three-point percentage at 36.2 percent. The Bulldogs are also 27th in the nation in three-point percentage defense allowing just 18.3 percent from beyond the arc. Jamaria Freeman is 75th in the nation with 13 total assists, while Tre'Miyah Berry 45th in the nation in three-point percentage (61.5 percent) and 51st in the nation in three-pointers made with eight. Â Â
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About the Catamounts - Western Carolina comes into the matchup at 3-0 on the season after an 89-47 win over Johnson University of Tennessee on Sunday (Nov. 8). The Catamounts are 38th in the nation in bench points per game at 35.7, while also ranking 35th in the nation in field goal percentage defense allowing just 29.3 percent from the field. Their +13.3 rebound margin is 53rd in the nation, while their 18.0 defensive rebounds per game are 40th in the nation. Western Carolina is also 28th in the nation in rebounds per game at 47.7, while their +40.3 scoring margin is 25th in the nation and their 85.7 points per game are 48th in the nation. They are 37th in the nation in three-point shooting at 38.5 percent from beyond the arc, while ranking 21st in the nation at 10 three-pointers per game. Katie Hollifield is fourth in the nation with 13 total three-pointers made, while also ranking 11th in the nation with 26 total three-point attempts. Â Â
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Series History - This will be the 46th all-time meeting between Asheville and Western Carolina, with Western Carolina leading the all-time series 26-19. Asheville won the last matchup back on Nov. 19, 2025 in Cullowhee by a score of 67-50.
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UNC Asheville (2-1) vs. Western Carolina (3-0)
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Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Asheville, N.C. | Kimmel Arena
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Asheville Schedule | Roster | Statistics | News
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Western Carolina Schedule | Roster | Statistics | News
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ESPN+ | Live Stats | Radio | Tickets | Gameday Central
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About the Bulldogs - The Bulldogs come into the game with a record of 2-1 after a 50-40 loss at Samford on Monday (Nov. 9). The Bulldogs rank second in the Big South and 59th nationally in field goal percentage defense at 32.0 percent, while also leading the conference and ranking 61st nationally in free throw percentage at 77.3 percent. The Bulldogs are also fourth in the league and 63rd in the nation at 30.3 defensive rebounds per game, while also leading the league and ranking 66th in the nation in three-point percentage at 36.2 percent. The Bulldogs are also 27th in the nation in three-point percentage defense allowing just 18.3 percent from beyond the arc. Jamaria Freeman is 75th in the nation with 13 total assists, while Tre'Miyah Berry 45th in the nation in three-point percentage (61.5 percent) and 51st in the nation in three-pointers made with eight. Â Â
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About the Catamounts - Western Carolina comes into the matchup at 3-0 on the season after an 89-47 win over Johnson University of Tennessee on Sunday (Nov. 8). The Catamounts are 38th in the nation in bench points per game at 35.7, while also ranking 35th in the nation in field goal percentage defense allowing just 29.3 percent from the field. Their +13.3 rebound margin is 53rd in the nation, while their 18.0 defensive rebounds per game are 40th in the nation. Western Carolina is also 28th in the nation in rebounds per game at 47.7, while their +40.3 scoring margin is 25th in the nation and their 85.7 points per game are 48th in the nation. They are 37th in the nation in three-point shooting at 38.5 percent from beyond the arc, while ranking 21st in the nation at 10 three-pointers per game. Katie Hollifield is fourth in the nation with 13 total three-pointers made, while also ranking 11th in the nation with 26 total three-point attempts. Â Â
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Series History - This will be the 46th all-time meeting between Asheville and Western Carolina, with Western Carolina leading the all-time series 26-19. Asheville won the last matchup back on Nov. 19, 2025 in Cullowhee by a score of 67-50.
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