The Runnin' Bulldogs (4-0) have played well in all phases to start the season in Paul Porter Arena, averaging 77.5 points and out rebounding its four opponents by an average of 13.8 boards per game - and outscoring them by an average of 20.8 points.

Solid shooting (44.2 percent overall / 34.7 percent from 3-point range) has helped and the senior duo of Catrina Green at center (16.3 ppg, 11.0 rig) and Jasmine Dale at guard (11.0 ppg) has powered the early surge.

Depth has been a hallmark through four games, however, with Reeves' current team capable of going 12 deep with quality. Seven different players average at least 6.8 points per game.

Olivia Parker (9.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg) has provided a huge boost off the bench, posting a pair of double-doubles so far. Senior forward Tabby Koerner has started all four games, and her rebounding remains a strength.

Mayhana Dunovant's play at point guard has been exceptional, with 26 assists and nine steals through four starts. She narrowly missed a double-double herself in the Kennesaw State win, dishing off eight assists.

Candance Brown's overall floor game is strong as usual, forward Jessica Heilig (6.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg) continues to show great promise and top wing reserves Kiera Currie and Lana Doran have made shots from the perimeter when needed.

Gardner-Webb faces a tough test at NC Central (2-2), which has already posted a 2-1 mark against Big South teams with wins over Presbyterian (55-44) and UNC Asheville (76-65) - with each of those wins coming on the road.

Coastal Carolina topped the Eagles 66-65 in Durham, NC Central's lone home game so far this season. Scoring has come from Jessica Freeman (15.5 ppg), Khyra Connerly (11.0 ppg) and Racquel Davis (11.0 ppg) - with that trio combining for nearly 70 percent of the Eagles' scoring so far this season.

Gardner-Webb captured a 54-32 win over Central last December in Boiling Springs, getting 13 points from Brown, 11 points from Dale and 10 from Doran. The Runnin' Bulldogs have won the last five in the series, dating back to 2008.

Opening tip for Monday's game is set for 6:00 pm in Durham.