Monday, December 20
Elon, NC
7:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
2-9,0-0Big South
65
at
77
Elon
8-2,0-0CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 12 | 12 | 25 | 16 | 65 |
| Elon | 19 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 77 |
Photo by: © Jeff Sochko | GWUPhotos.com
Women’s Basketball Falls To Elon, 65-77
December 20, 2021 | Women's Basketball
ELON, N.C. - Gardner-Webb women's basketball faced Elon University on Monday night in its final non-conference bout of the season. The Phoenix topped the Runnin' Bulldogs with a final score of 77-65.
Gardner-Webb (2-9) shot 41.5% (22-for-53) from the floor, 23.1% (3-for-13) from beyond the arc, and 90.0% (18-for-20) at the free-throw line. GWU scored 32 points in the paint and 21 points off of turnovers.
Elon (8-2) shot 44.9% (31-for-69) from field-goal range, 27.3% (6-for-22) from deep, and 56.3% (9-for-16) at the free-throw line. The Phoenix took advantage of 79 total possessions and scored 23 points off of the bench and 44 points in the paint.
Sophomore Alasia Smith led the 'Dogs with 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds (three offensive, six defensive), three blocks, and two steals.
Brie Perpignan led Elon with 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3FG, 3-4 FT), 12 assists, six steals, and a single rebound.
The 'Dogs will be back in action on Wednesday, December 29, as they open Big South play at High Point University at 7 p.m. The action will stream on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball, follow @GWU_WBK on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
Gardner-Webb (2-9) shot 41.5% (22-for-53) from the floor, 23.1% (3-for-13) from beyond the arc, and 90.0% (18-for-20) at the free-throw line. GWU scored 32 points in the paint and 21 points off of turnovers.
Elon (8-2) shot 44.9% (31-for-69) from field-goal range, 27.3% (6-for-22) from deep, and 56.3% (9-for-16) at the free-throw line. The Phoenix took advantage of 79 total possessions and scored 23 points off of the bench and 44 points in the paint.
Sophomore Alasia Smith led the 'Dogs with 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds (three offensive, six defensive), three blocks, and two steals.
Brie Perpignan led Elon with 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3FG, 3-4 FT), 12 assists, six steals, and a single rebound.
The 'Dogs will be back in action on Wednesday, December 29, as they open Big South play at High Point University at 7 p.m. The action will stream on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball, follow @GWU_WBK on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
Team Stats
GW
Elon
FG%
.415
.449
3FG%
.231
.273
FT%
.900
.563
RB
33
42
TO
26
20
STL
8
10
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
G/F
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