Saturday, February 5
Asheville, NC
2:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
9-13,7-4Big South
89
at
77
UNC Asheville
7-15,2-9Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 24 | 22 | 28 | 15 | 89 |
| UNC Asheville | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 77 |
Photo by: © Bennett Scarborough | Campbell Photography
Gardner-Webb Dominates UNC Asheville On The Road, 89-77
February 05, 2022 | Women's Basketball
Postgame Interview with Alex Simmons
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Gardner-Webb captured a big road win over UNC Asheville inside Kimmel Arena on Saturday afternoon, with a final score of 89-77, Gardner-Webb.
GWU led for over 38 minutes of the matchup, and its biggest lead of the day was 19 points.
Gardner-Webb (9-13, 7-4) shot 40.0% (28-for-70) from the floor, 31.6% (6-for-19) from beyond the arc, and 87.1% (27-for-31) at the charity stripe. The Runnin' Bulldogs capitalized off of 36 points in the paint, 18 fast break points, and 14 second-chance points.
UNC Asheville (7-15, 2-9) shot 38.2% (26-for-68) while in field-goal range, 26.3% (5-for-19) from three-point range, and 83.3% (20-for-24) at the free-throw line. The Bulldogs scored 38 points in the paint and 12 second-chance points in today's matchup.
Lauren Bevis had a strong showing for the 'Dogs, as she put a team-high 29 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3PT, 12-13 FT). Alasia Smith followed with 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three steals, with a single block and assist.
Jhessyka Williams locked in her seventh double-double of the season (ninth career) by putting 17 points on the board, alongside 12 rebounds.
Lyrissa Deans had herself a day on the hardwood, as she grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds under the net.
Women's Basketball will face UNC Asheville again on Monday, February 7, but this time inside the friendly confines of Paul Porter Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the action will stream live on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball, follow @GWU_WBK on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Gardner-Webb captured a big road win over UNC Asheville inside Kimmel Arena on Saturday afternoon, with a final score of 89-77, Gardner-Webb.
GWU led for over 38 minutes of the matchup, and its biggest lead of the day was 19 points.
Gardner-Webb (9-13, 7-4) shot 40.0% (28-for-70) from the floor, 31.6% (6-for-19) from beyond the arc, and 87.1% (27-for-31) at the charity stripe. The Runnin' Bulldogs capitalized off of 36 points in the paint, 18 fast break points, and 14 second-chance points.
UNC Asheville (7-15, 2-9) shot 38.2% (26-for-68) while in field-goal range, 26.3% (5-for-19) from three-point range, and 83.3% (20-for-24) at the free-throw line. The Bulldogs scored 38 points in the paint and 12 second-chance points in today's matchup.
Lauren Bevis had a strong showing for the 'Dogs, as she put a team-high 29 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3PT, 12-13 FT). Alasia Smith followed with 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three steals, with a single block and assist.
Jhessyka Williams locked in her seventh double-double of the season (ninth career) by putting 17 points on the board, alongside 12 rebounds.
Lyrissa Deans had herself a day on the hardwood, as she grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds under the net.
Women's Basketball will face UNC Asheville again on Monday, February 7, but this time inside the friendly confines of Paul Porter Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the action will stream live on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball, follow @GWU_WBK on social media or visit GWUSports.com.
Team Stats
GW
UNC-A
FG%
.400
.382
3FG%
.316
.263
FT%
.871
.833
RB
46
44
TO
11
11
STL
5
4
Game Leaders
Pts
29
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
12
Pts
20
FGM
9
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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