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11.09.2026 | Women's Basketball

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville guard Niyonna Asbelle has been named the Big South Conference Freshman of the Week, announced by the league today (Monday, Nov. 9).
 
Asbelle helped Asheville to its first 2-0 start since 2019-20 as the Bulldogs beat Clinton College 83-54 on Wednesday (Nov. 4) and beat Georgia State 66-56 on Friday (Nov. 6). In her first career game against Clinton she scored eight points and led the Bulldogs with nine rebounds while also having five assists in that game. She also had seven points and four rebounds against Georgia State, totaling two steals and six assists for the week.
 
This is Asbelle's first career Freshman of the Week honor. She is a native of Lancaster, S.C.
 
The Bulldogs (2-1) return to action Thursday (Nov. 12) to host Western Carolina in the latest installment of the Mountain Rivalry. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. from Kimmel Arena, with video, live stats, radio and tickets available at www.uncabulldogs.com.

 
 

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