Presbyterian Blue Hose Face UNC Asheville Bulldogs in Big South Matchup

Teams meet for 44th time with Bulldogs leading series 30-13

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose men's basketball team will travel to Asheville, North Carolina to take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a Big South Conference matchup on Saturday, February 14th. Presbyterian is coming off a loss to Charleston Southern, while UNC Asheville has won its last two games. The game marks the 44th meeting between the two programs, with UNC Asheville holding a 30-13 advantage in the series. Presbyterian's leading scorer Rayshon Pierce looks to continue his strong season as he approaches 1,500 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.

Why it matters

This Big South Conference matchup is an important game for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Presbyterian is aiming to bounce back from a recent loss, while UNC Asheville is riding a two-game winning streak. The outcome of this game could have implications on the conference standings and tournament seeding.

The details

Presbyterian is led by redshirt senior forward Rayshon Pierce, who is averaging a double-double with 16.7 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Junior guard Kobe Parrish is second on the team in scoring at 14.0 points per game. UNC Asheville is paced by sophomore guard Kameron Taylor, who is scoring 18.6 points per contest. The Bulldogs have won their last two games, defeating USC Upstate and Longwood.

  • The game will tip off at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Presbyterian lost to Charleston Southern 84-67 on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • UNC Asheville defeated Longwood 79-74 on February 12, 2026.

The players

Rayshon Pierce

Redshirt senior forward for Presbyterian who leads the team in scoring (16.7 ppg) and rebounding (9.6 rpg). He has 1,519 career points and is closing in on 1,000 career rebounds.

Kobe Parrish

Junior guard for Presbyterian who is second on the team in scoring at 14.0 points per game. He has made a team-high 60 three-pointers this season.

Kameron Taylor

Sophomore guard for UNC Asheville who leads the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per game.

Quinton Ferrell

In his seventh season as the head coach of his alma mater, Presbyterian College.

Mike Morrell

In his eighth season as the head coach of UNC Asheville.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This Big South Conference matchup features two teams looking to position themselves for the postseason, with Presbyterian aiming to bounce back from a recent loss and UNC Asheville riding a two-game winning streak. The outcome could have implications on the conference standings and tournament seeding.