October 3, 2025

UNC Asheville Volleyball Team Competes Against Charleston Southern and Presbyterian

Asheville, NC, October 3, 2025

News Summary

This weekend, the UNC Asheville volleyball team is set to host two key Big South Conference matches at the Justice Center. The Bulldogs will face off against Charleston Southern and Presbyterian, looking to capitalize on their favorable history against both teams. With recent victories under their belt, the Bulldogs aim to improve their conference standing and showcase their strong performance. Fans are encouraged to follow the team’s journey through their social media channels.

Asheville, NC – UNC Asheville Volleyball Team Set to Compete Against Charleston Southern and Presbyterian This Weekend

The UNC Asheville volleyball team will host two important Big South Conference matches at the Justice Center this weekend, facing Charleston Southern on Friday, October 3, 2025, and Presbyterian on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Asheville holds a strong history against Charleston Southern, boasting a conference record of 40-21. The Bulldogs recently broke an eight-game losing streak against the Buccaneers, earning a three-set sweep at home last November. Charleston Southern enters this weekend with a current record of 9-6 and is 1-0 in conference play after a victory against Presbyterian on September 26, 2025. The Buccaneers rank first in the Big South Conference in several categories, including opponent hitting percentage (.170), opponent assists (10.56), and opponent kills (11.47).

Skylar Yates from Charleston Southern tops the conference leaderboard with 24 aces and leads the team with 159 kills. On the other hand, UNC Asheville has a favorable 22-9 conference record against Presbyterian, having won their last three matchups against the Blue Hose. Presbyterian enters the weekend with a record of 4-9 and is currently 0-1 in conference play after losing to Charleston Southern. They rank second in the Big South in digs, averaging 16.51 per set, while Anisa Dorlous is noted for being second in the league in assists with 8.56 per set. Julia Yurkovich leads the Blue Hose with 141 kills this season.

The Bulldogs are currently at a 4-10 record, coming off an exhilarating win against USC Upstate, where they triumphed in a fifth set, concluding with a score of 20-18. This recent victory marks the first time since the 2010-2011 season that the Bulldogs have obtained back-to-back conference-opening wins. In their match against Upstate, Asheville significantly outperformed their opponent with 11 aces compared to just two. Notably, Selina Koc executed the game-winning ace, while Payton Rolfsen and Ana Djurovic both achieved a game-high of four aces. Rolfsen also recorded a double-double with 30 assists and 18 digs, while Koc matched this feat with her own double-double, achieving 16 assists and 17 digs.

Additionally, Michelle Thao was recognized as the conference’s Libero of the Week after recording 29 digs and eight assists against USC Upstate. Currently, Thao ranks third in the conference with a total of 223 digs, averaging 4.55 digs per set. Overall, the Bulldogs lead the Big South in blocks with a total of 120 blocks this season, averaging 2.45 per set. They also hold the third-highest hitting percentage at .196 as a team.

Fans interested in following the Asheville volleyball team can keep up with updates through the team’s social media platforms. The presenting partner of the women’s athletics program is First Bank, which operates 118 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Key Match Details

Matches: UNC Asheville vs. Charleston Southern, UNC Asheville vs. Presbyterian
Dates: October 3-4, 2025
Location: Justice Center, Asheville, NC

FAQ

What is the schedule for the UNC Asheville volleyball team this weekend?

The UNC Asheville volleyball team will face Charleston Southern on Friday, October 3, 2025, and Presbyterian on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

What are the current records of Charleston Southern and Presbyterian?

Charleston Southern has a record of 9-6 and is 1-0 in conference play. Presbyterian has a record of 4-9 and is currently 0-1 in conference after losing to Charleston Southern.

What is UNC Asheville’s recent performance in the conference?

The Bulldogs are 4-10 overall and recently won against USC Upstate, marking their first back-to-back conference-opening wins since the 2010-2011 season.

Key Features Chart

Team	Record	Conference Record	Key Player	Key Stats
UNC Asheville	4-10	1-0	Selina Koc	Lead in Total Blocks (120)
Charleston Southern	9-6	1-0	Skylar Yates	Tops in Aces (24)
Presbyterian	4-9	0-1	Julia Yurkovich	Second in Assists (8.56)