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Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Gardner-Webb takes on South Carolina Upstate in Big South Tournament
South Carolina Upstate Spartans (6-25, 2-14 Big South) vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (10-19, 5-11 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gardner-Webb squares off against South Carolina Upstate in the Big South Tournament. The Runnin' Bulldogs have gone 5-11 against Big South teams, with a 5-8 record in non-conference play. Gardner-Webb is eighth in the Big South at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 78.4 points while holding opponents to 46.1% shooting. The Spartans are 2-14 in Big South play. South Carolina Upstate is 5-17 in games decided by 10 points or more. Gardner-Webb's average of 6.3 made 3-pointers per game is 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the 8.5 per game South Carolina Upstate gives up. South Carolina Upstate has shot at a 45.6% clip from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points below the 46.1% shooting opponents of Gardner-Webb have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Darryl Simmons II is averaging 17.4 points for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Anthony Selden is averaging 13.6 points over the last 10 games. Mister Dean is averaging 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals for the Spartans. Brit Harris is averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Runnin' Bulldogs: 2-8, averaging 73.3 points, 31.9 rebounds, 9.6 assists, 4.6 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.9 points per game. Spartans: 1-9, averaging 74.0 points, 27.3 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 8.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.9 points. ___


USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Gardner-Webb vs. Radford men's basketball tickets still available for Wednesday, February 26
The Radford Highlanders (17-11, 7-6 Big South) face a fellow Big South opponent, the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (10-16, 5-8 Big South), on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Paul Porter Arena. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET and is available via ESPN+. Buy tickets for Gardner-Webb vs. Radford Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Gardner-Webb vs. Radford game information Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Boiling Springs, North Carolina Boiling Springs, North Carolina Venue: Paul Porter Arena Paul Porter Arena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Gardner-Webb leaders So far this season, Darryl Simmons II is posting 17.8 points per contest. Offensively, Jamaine Mann averages 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Anthony Selden is averaging 14.2 points, 2.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game. On a per-game basis, Isaiah Richards is putting up 6.0 points, 1.1 assists and 7.0 rebounds. Pharell Boyogueno is putting up 7.9 points, 0.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest this season. Radford leaders On the hardwood, Brandon Maclin puts up 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game. Jarvis Moss amasses 13.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 40.8% from the floor and 37.3% from 3-point range with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game. Josiah Harris averages 8.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per contest, shooting 52.8% from the field this season. From an offensive standpoint, Truth Harris is averaging 8.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds per contest. So far this season, Isaiah Gaines is posting 4.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. Gardner-Webb vs. Radford stats breakdown This season the Runnin' Bulldogs are shooting 47.2% from the field, 3.8% higher than the Highlanders give up. In games when Gardner-Webb shoots better than 43.4% from the field, it is 11-9 against the spread and 10-11 overall. Radford is 11-3 against the spread and 13-2 straight up when shooting above 45.9% from the field. The Runnin' Bulldogs and Highlanders rebound at the same per game average, 32.8 boards per contest. The Runnin' Bulldogs are the 137th-ranked rebounding team in the nation, and the Highlanders are 137th. The 75.4 points the Runnin' Bulldogs average are just 4.9 more than the Highlanders concede. The Highlanders post just 4.6 fewer points per game (74.4) than the Runnin' Bulldogs give up (79.0). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
20-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
High Point at Gardner-Webb odds, tips and betting trends
The High Point Panthers (24-5, 12-2 Big South) will try to continue a nine-game win streak when they visit the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (10-16, 5-8 Big South) at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Paul Porter Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Below, we analyze the Gardner-Webb vs. High Point odds and lines for this matchup. No line has been set yet for the Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Panthers matchup. Gardner-Webb has put together a 13-13-0 record against the spread this season, while High Point is 12-15-1. The Runnin' Bulldogs have gone over the point total in 19 games, while Panthers games have gone over 14 times. Gardner-Webb has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall over the last 10 contests. High Point has gone 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 contests. Before this matchup, here's everything you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Gardner-Webb vs. High Point prediction High Point 80, Gardner-Webb 73 Against the spread Gardner-Webb has compiled a 13-13-0 record against the spread this season. High Point has covered 12 times in 28 chances against the spread this season. The Runnin' Bulldogs put up 75.4 points per game, 6.5 more points than the 68.9 the Panthers give up. Gardner-Webb is 10-7 against the spread and 9-9 overall when scoring more than 68.9 points. High Point is 10-10-1 against the spread and 20-2 overall when allowing fewer than 75.4 points. The Panthers score an average of 81.9 points per game, only 2.9 more points than the 79.0 the Runnin' Bulldogs give up to opponents. High Point is 9-7 against the spread and 15-2 overall when it scores more than 79.0 points. Gardner-Webb's record is 7-7 against the spread and 6-8 overall when it gives up fewer than 81.9 points. Players to watch Gardner-Webb Darryl Simmons II paces the Runnin' Bulldogs with 17.8 points per contest and 2.1 assists, while also putting up 3.2 rebounds. Jamaine Mann averages 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 55.2% from the field. Anthony Selden averages 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the floor. High Point Kimani Hamilton gets the Panthers 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots. The Panthers receive 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from D'Maurian Williams. Kezza Giffa is posting a team-leading 14.8 points per contest. And he is contributing 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists, hitting 45.1% of his shots from the field, and 31.7% from beyond the arc resulting in 1.1 treys per contest.