Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Gardner-Webb and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 29-20 lead against UNC-Ash.
Gardner-Webb came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
UNC-Ash. Bulldogs @ Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
Current Records: UNC-Ash. 13-6, Gardner-Webb 8-11
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Paul Porter Arena -- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $25.00
What to Know
We've got another exciting Big South matchup on schedule as the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs and the UNC-Ash. Bulldogs are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Paul Porter Arena. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Gardner-Webb is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 97-68 victory over SC Upstate. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 56-33.
Gardner-Webb smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as SC Upstate only pulled down seven.
Meanwhile, UNC-Ash. won against SC Upstate on Wednesday with 93 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Saturday. UNC-Ash. walked away with a 93-84 win over Winthrop. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Gardner-Webb pushed their record up to 8-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for UNC-Ash., they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Wednesday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Gardner-Webb has been crazy accurate this season, having made 46.8% of their field goals per game. However, it's not like UNC-Ash. struggles in that department as they've drained 48.6% of their field goals this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Gardner-Webb came up short against UNC-Ash. in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 83-72. Thankfully for Gardner-Webb, Drew Pember (who dropped a triple-double on 30 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check CBSSports.com after the match to find out.
Odds
Gardner-Webb is a slight 1.5-point favorite against UNC-Ash., according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bulldogs as a 1-point favorite.
The oddsmakers are expecting fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at a high 162.5 points.
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Series History
Gardner-Webb has won 6 out of their last 10 games against UNC-Ash..
- Mar 09, 2024 - UNC-Ash. 83 vs. Gardner-Webb 72
- Feb 24, 2024 - Gardner-Webb 78 vs. UNC-Ash. 77
- Jan 31, 2024 - Gardner-Webb 80 vs. UNC-Ash. 73
- Feb 18, 2023 - UNC-Ash. 75 vs. Gardner-Webb 63
- Jan 14, 2023 - UNC-Ash. 72 vs. Gardner-Webb 67
- Feb 23, 2022 - Gardner-Webb 60 vs. UNC-Ash. 59
- Jan 27, 2022 - Gardner-Webb 61 vs. UNC-Ash. 55
- Jan 20, 2021 - Gardner-Webb 84 vs. UNC-Ash. 57
- Jan 19, 2021 - UNC-Ash. 79 vs. Gardner-Webb 75
- Mar 05, 2020 - Gardner-Webb 72 vs. UNC-Ash. 62