Liberty returns home after a 4-game road trip to face the Bulldogs. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Asheville is 9-5 on the season.
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Their best win is over Georgetown and they have lost to Tennessee, Western Carolina, Texas A&M, Middle Tennessee State, and Elon.
2. They are 2-0 in the Big South.
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The Bulldogs beat Campbell at home on December 13th and defeated Longwood in Farmville on New Year’s Eve.
3. UNCA has won 7 straight against the Flames.
Liberty hasn’t defeated Asheville since 2011 in overtime at the Vines Center.
4. Both teams have played Furman this season.
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UNCA beat the Paladins, 67-65, while the Flames lost to Furman, 79-56.
5. Dylan Smith leads the team in scoring.
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The freshman guard is averaging 12.9 points per game and has scored 20 points in each of the past 2 games.
6. Kevin Vannatta is averaging 12.6 points per game.
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The sophomore guard is also averaging 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
7. Coach McKay is 2-3 against UNCA.
He looks to even his record against the Bulldogs this afternoon at 2pm.
