It will be a battle between Big South opponents when the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (13-7) welcome the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-11) to Kimmel Arena. Action starts at 4:30 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23 and can be seen on ES3.
The Bulldogs fell to High Point 73-69 on Wednesday. Raekwon Miller had a solid performance for UNC Asheville, recording 13 points, three steals, and three assists. The Blue Hose are coming off a close 73-72 loss to Charleston Southern on Wednesday. DeSean Murray scored 17 points and recorded 11 rebounds earning his sixth double-double of the season.
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Presbyterian lost its last game by a one-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, UNC Asheville is 2-1. Presbyterian is also 2-1 in close games this season.
The Presbyterian Blue Hose average 72.4 possessions per game and .966 points per possession. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs earn fewer possessions with 71.6, but they score more points with 1.071.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average an effective field goal percentage of 50.9% this season. The Presbyterian Blue Hose have an abysmal record of 1-5 when opponents have an eFG% of 50.9% or greater.
On average, UNC Asheville attempts 18.0 three pointers and Presbyterian attempts 16.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs have a 4-3 record while the Presbyterian Blue Hose are even at 3-3.
UNC Asheville ranks 11th in steals per game with 9.0. When Presbyterian gives up 9 or more steals, the team has an even 3-3 record.
