Sumler scores 29, Charleston Southern downs Gardner-Webb 89-79 in Big South Conference opener
AP
Dec 31, 2025
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) A'lahn Sumler scored 29 points as Charleston Southern Buccaneers beat Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 89-79 on Wednesday in a Big South Conference opener.
Sumler shot 10 for 19 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (10-6, 1-0). Luke Williams hit four 3-pointers and scored 16, while Brycen Blaine added 15 points.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (2-14, 0-1) were led in scoring by NaVuan Peterson, who finished with 17 points. Gardner-Webb also got 15 points from Jacob Hogarth and 14 from Colin Hawkins.
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