NCAAB Game Recap
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North Carolina Asheville at LibertySun Jan 21, 2018 2:00 PM EST
UVA |
59 |
Wake |
49 |
| F | |
Rut |
47 |
Mich |
62 |
| F | |
Mia-FL |
86 |
NCSU |
81 |
| F | |
Manh |
68 |
StPet |
57 |
| F | |
BC |
69 |
Lou |
77 |
| F | |
Canis |
84 |
Iona |
82 |
| F | |
Stony |
51 |
UNH |
53 |
| F | |
Vermt |
76 |
Hartfo |
53 |
| F | |
Sien |
69 |
Quin |
76 |
| F | |
UMassL |
79 |
Bingha |
71 |
| F | |
UMBC |
39 |
Albany |
83 |
| F | |
UNCA |
84 |
Lib |
68 |
| F | |
Radf |
56 |
Campbl |
59 |
| F | |
HiPt |
75 |
Longw |
55 |
| F | |
Winth |
81 |
Presb |
68 |
| F | |
LoyIL |
70 |
Valpa |
54 |
| F | |
NrthIA |
53 |
SIU |
64 |
| F | |
GWebb |
68 |
ChaSo |
83 |
| F | |
WaSt |
69 |
Utah |
82 |
| F | |
North Carolina Asheville 84, Liberty 68
Jan 21, 2018, 2:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
51 |
33 |
84 |
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32 |
36 |
68 |
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) Kevin Vannatta and Ahmad Thomas scored 23 points apiece and UNC Asheville made 15 3-pointers in an 84-68 victory over Liberty on Sunday for its 13th straight win in the series.
UNC Asheville (12-9, 5-3 Big South) made 11 of 15 3-pointers in the first half and cruised.
UNC Asheville doubled Liberty, 36-18, through the first 13 minutes with 12 points from Thomas and Vannatta's 10. The Bulldogs led 51-30 at halftime after having 14 assists on 16 field goals and shooting 67 percent overall. Vannatta tied a career-high with five 3-pointers and scored 19 points. The Flames were just 1 of 10 from distance and shot 35.5 percent.
Raekwon Miller added 12 points and Macio Teague scored 11 with three 3-pointers for the Bulldogs, who have won four of their last five.
Scottie James had 19 points for Liberty (12-9, 3-5).
Leaders
| North Carolina Asheville | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Vannatta | 23 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Thomas | 23 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Liberty | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| S. James | 19 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Kemrite | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| UNCA | Lib | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 84 | 68 |
| Field Goals | 30/48-62% | 23/56-41% |
| Three Pointers | 15/24-62% | 5/18-28% |
| Free Throws | 9/12-75% | 17/21-81% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 28 | 16 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 25 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 12 |
| Personal Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2017-18 Reg Season - UNCA Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Jan 21 | UNCA 84 @ Lib 68 | K. Vannatta 23 | S. James 19 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Vines Center, Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Attendance: 2,426 |
| Game Time: |