CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb (0-1) women's lacrosse team opened the 2025 season with a 20-2 defeat at Charlotte on Saturday afternoon in Jerry Stadium.
 
Junior midfielder Emma Duchscherer and freshman attack Katie Westbrook each provided a goal for the Runnin' Bulldogs.
 
Sophomore defender Abby Consaul led the team with three groundballs and three caused turnovers. Senior defender Ella Straub also contributed a trio of caused turnovers. Freshman midfielder Alexa Kleinberger picked up her first collegiate assist.
 
Charlotte held a 38-7 advantage on shots, including 29-5 shots on goal. Sophomore keeper Emma Anderson tallied seven saves in goal while sophomore Annie Wise earned a pair of saves.
 
The Runnin' Bulldogs will be back in action on Friday, February 14, traveling to Fairfax, Va. to take on George Mason University, First draw is slated for 4 p.m.