news-category: Alumni Double the Hoops, Double the Memories: Gardner-Webb’s Hoopscoming 2026 By Office of University Communications On December 8, 2025 Two Games, One Bulldog Family, Twice the Opportunity to Cheer on the Runnin’ Bulldogs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Coming in 2026, Gardner-Webb University Alumni Relations is turning up the excitement with two Hoopscoming celebrations. Alumni and fans are welcome back for two memorable game days filled with tradition, excitement, and a tribute to the players and supporters who make GWU basketball special. Before each game, alumni are invited to register for a luncheon held on the third floor of Tucker Student Center. Following the meal, featured speakers and coaches will share stories, updates, and inspiration from the hardwood. Mark your calendars and register for these basketball showcases: Saturday, January 24, 2026Gardner-Webb Men’s Basketball takes on USC-Upstate at 2 p.m. in Paul Porter Arena. Men’s basketball and cheer alumni will be recognized at halftime, and registered guests will enjoy reserved seating for the big game. Register here. Saturday, February 7, 2026Gardner-Webb Women’s Basketball faces Winthrop at 2 p.m. in Paul Porter Arena. Women’s basketball and cheer alumni will take center stage during halftime, with reserved seating for all registered attendees. Register here. Whether you played under the lights, cheered from the sidelines, or filled the stands with Bulldog pride, Hoopscoming 2026 is your chance to relive the glory and reconnect with the Gardner-Webb family. Faculty and staff receive a discount on tickets. For more information, email Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Shannon Hovis at [email protected]. Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request. 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. Learn more at gardner-webb.edu.
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