University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville Athletic Department to Host Nothing But Net Event
05.14.2026 | General
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville Athletics Department is gearing up for its fifth year of taking part in Debbie Antonelli's 24 Hours of Nothing But Net event to help raise money for North Carolina Special Olympics.
This year, the event will take place on Thursday, May 14, at Greenwood Field on the campus of UNC Asheville from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The event will coincide with Asheville baseball's game against High Point, which is scheduled for a 6 p.m. first pitch. Supporters are invited to come out, shoot some free throws and enjoy the Bulldogs in action on the diamond.
What is 24 Hours Nothing But Net?
Inspired by her son, Frankie, and his love of sports, Debbie Antonelli created the 24 Hours Nothing But Net (24NBN) fundraiser to raise money for Special Olympics.
Beginning in South Carolina in 2019, Antonelli created the 24NBN fundraiser by making 2,400 free throws in 24 hours with a 94% accuracy rate. The event has now expanded to multiple states and raised more than $845,000 for Special Olympics athletes! Last year, the UNC Asheville and Appalachian State University basketball teams took on Debbie's challenge in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina.
To support UNC Asheville Athletics in their goal to raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina, visit the department's team page HERE.
