Gardner-Webb University
1-1,0-0Big South
UNC Greensboro
3-1,0-0SoCon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT 1 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 9 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 59 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 54 |
November 11, 2026 | Women's Basketball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb women's basketball team erased a 16-point second-half deficit and forced overtime, but UNC Greensboro was able to pull away in the extra period as the Spartans handed the Runnin' Bulldogs a 59-54 setback Wednesday evening inside Paul Porter Arena.
The loss drops Gardner-Webb to 1-1 on the season, while UNCG improves to 3-1.Â
Gardner-Webb trailed 26-14 at halftime and found itself down 33-17 early in the third quarter before mounting a furious comeback. The Runnin' Bulldogs closed the third period on a 17-7 run to cut the deficit to six at 40-34 heading into the fourth quarter.Â
The momentum carried over into the final frame as Gardner-Webb opened the quarter with nine consecutive points to claim its first lead of the night at 43-40. Both teams traded baskets throughout the final minutes of regulation, and the Bulldogs managed to force overtime with the score tied 48-48.
In overtime, the Spartans outscored Gardner-Webb 11-6, converting key baskets and free throws down the stretch to secure the five-point victory.Â
Laila Tull led the Bulldogs with 15 points, knocking down three three-pointers and shooting 6-for-10 from the field. Amira Ofunniyin added nine points and four rebounds, while Jordan Brooks provided an offensive spark off the bench with nine points on 4-of-6 shooting. Kayla Martin chipped in seven points and a team-high eight rebounds.Â
As a team, Gardner-Webb held a 35-36 rebounding deficit and forced 21 UNCG turnovers, but struggled offensively, shooting 33.9 percent from the floor and 21.7 percent from beyond the arc.
UNCG was paced by Leyla Minor's 15 points, while Gloria Tony added 15 points and Rose Simpson finished with 12 points for the Spartans.
Up Next
- Gardner-Webb will continue its home stretch against Queens this Saturday, November 14th
- Tip off will be at 2 PM
