North Carolina Asheville Bulldogs NCAA Basketball News

Shamarr Bowden scored 21 points and Charlotte's coach Bobby Lutz won his 200th career game in a 86-70 victory over North Carolina-Asheville in the teams' season opener Friday night.

The excitement of the last two seasons - a combined 38 victories and back-to-back winning records in Big South Conference play - seems to be carrying over for the UNC Asheville men's basketball program.

Jonathan Whitson scored 22 points and 10 rebounds as Division II Brevard slipped past homestanding UNC Asheville 73-69 in an exhibition game at Justice Center on Monday night.

College basketball fans have plenty of preseason publications to explore to become more knowledgeable for the coming season.

UNC Asheville flew under the radar last season with a young team and surprisingly finished fourth in the league standings.

The senior from Stockholm, Sweden, had always been capable of shooting well, but he was streaky at times during his first two seasons.

Two years after sharing the Big South Conference regular-season title with Winthrop, the UNC Asheville men's basketball team could have the talent to compete for another championship.

It hasn't happened since 1997 and only twice in the past 25 years, but this could be one of those rare times when the UNC Asheville and Western Carolina men's basketball teams have winning records in the same season.

One of UNC Asheville's most popular athletes may be returning to campus as a student and volunteer assistant coach.

Last week, I posted a preview of the Charlotte 49ers non-conference schedule and how things could play out.

Last week, I posted a preview of the Charlotte 49ers non-conference schedule and how things could play out.

The Bulldogs have continued on their merry way in the NRL, disposing of North Queensland 30-18 in a dominant display at Sydney's Olympic stadium.