news-category: Athletics Celebrate Gardner-Webb’s Big South Championship with Top-Ranked Apparel By Office of University Communications On December 19, 2022 Pop-up Team Store Open Through Jan. 3, 2023 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University students, alumni and friends have an opportunity to own a part of history that celebrates the Runnin’ Bulldogs Big South Conference Championship. For a limited time, top-ranked championship apparel is available in the official GW Big South Football Championship pop-up team store. Only open through Jan. 3, 2023, the store offers T-shirts, hoodies and more. The Runnin’ Bulldogs topped off a historic season by winning its first Big South title since 2003. In that game on Nov. 19 in Spangler Stadium, the Runnin’ Bulldogs ran for 240 yards and used a 21-point second quarter to roll to a 38-17 win over North Carolina A&T. The victory sent the team to its first-ever NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs, where they won a first round game on the road against Eastern Kentucky University, 52-41. During the playoffs, home teams were 20-2, and the Runnin’ Bulldogs were one of only two road squads to earn a win. Additionally, Gardner-Webb dominated the Big South honors for 2022. Quarterback Bailey Fisher was Offensive Player of the Year; defensive lineman Ty French was named Defensive Player of the Year; GWU linebacker Ty Anderson was the Defensive Freshman of the Year; Runnin’ Bulldogs linebacker William McRainey was voted the Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the league, and GW head coach Tre Lamb was selected Coach of the Year. This year’s win marked the Runnin’ Bulldogs third overall Big South football title. Check out the items here, and celebrate the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ historic season. Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
News Article Gardner-Webb Accepted Students Invited to Campus for Preview of 2025 Fall Semester Incoming Undergraduate Students Can Learn More About Academics, Housing, Financial Aid and Other Essentials BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Accepted Student Day (ASD) at Gardner-Webb University is a time to welcome and congratulate those students who will be attending this fall. Etera Pendleton, of Monroe, N.C., has already registered for ASD on March 22, and she encourages others […] Office of University Communications | March 13, 2025
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News Article Donations on Double Dawg Day Contribute to Men’s Soccer Big South Tournament Championship Head Coach Scott Wells Credits New Field House with Building Winning Culture BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In April 2024, a state-of-the-art Soccer Field House opened on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. This new facility was funded by generous donations from GWU supporters—many who donated on Double Dawg Day. By November 2024, the men’s soccer team was celebrating […] Office of University Communications | March 10, 2025
