news-category: Athletics Alena Ivanov and Nathan Cremin Take GWU Athlete of The Week Awards for Dec. 9 By Office of University Communications On December 12, 2024 Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are Gardner-Webb Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9. Gardner-Webb Runners Post University Records BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a strong first weekend of indoor season, senior Alena Ivanov and sophomore Nathan Cremin from the Gardner-Webb University track and field team have taken home GWU Athlete of The Week In the women’s 600 meters, Ivanov managed a personal best and the second-best time in school history. The London, Ontario native sprinted to a time of 1:41.06 at the JDL Fast Track Early Bird Invitational, placing fourth place in the event and landing in the GWU record books. In the men’s 600 meters, Cremin not only posted the top time in Gardner-Webb history but placed in the top five among Irish collegiate runners. The Limerick, Ireland native crossed the stripe in 1:20.35 for a win in his event. The Runnin’ Bulldogs return to the track on Jan. 17 and 18 in Roanoke, Va., for the Finn Pincus Invitational. Story from gwusports.com 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. Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are Gardner-Webb Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9.
News Article Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Terri Williams as the New Women’s Basketball Head Coach A 30-Year Veteran, Williams Helped Lead Six Different Teams into the NCAA Tournament with One Sweet 16 Appearance BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Andrew T. Goodrich has announced Terri Williams as the new head coach of the Runnin’ Bulldogs women’s basketball program. Williams is a 30-year veteran with 17 years […] Office of University Communications | April 11, 2025
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
News Article Gardner-Webb Women’s Basketball Team Lands Several Big South Postseason Honors Including Player of the Year for Ashley Hawkins Other Honors Go to Elle Blatchford, Kendall Scott and Elze Motekaityte BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball team has landed several postseason awards per release from the league office, with senior guard Ashley Hawkins being named the 2024-25 Big South Player of The Year. Hawkins posted a brilliant 2024-25 season for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, […] Office of University Communications | March 4, 2025
