news-category: Athletics Men’s Soccer Team and Elle Blatchford of Women’s Basketball Named Athletes of The Week By Office of University Communications On November 19, 2024 Men’s Soccer Headed to NCAA Tournament; Sophomore Guard Earns Best Scoring Game of her Career BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Sophomore guard Elle Blatchford from the Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball team and the entire Gardner-Webb University men’s soccer team have been named GWU Athletes of The Week. Blatchford posted a terrific week on the court for the women’s basketball team, averaging 10.3 points per game on over 50% from the field and from three. The Canton, Ga., native saved her best for Nov. 17 at James Madison, with the best scoring game of her career. Blatchford led the Runnin’ Bulldogs with 20 points in 22 minutes, shot 7-of-9 from the floor and 6-of-7 from three, finishing with personal-best marks in points, shooting percentage and made threes in her college career to this point. Meanwhile on the pitch, Gardner-Webb men’s soccer completed its rise to the top of the Big South Conference, defeating No. 22 High Point for the first Big South title in program history. In the championship game, the ‘Dawgs got an early goal from junior defender Leo Andrade and a second half winner from Aden O’Hara, in route to a 2-1 road win and an automatic berth in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship. GWU will continue its postseason run at Oregon State on Thursday night, Nov. 21. For all things Runnin’ Bulldogs, stay posted to 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.
News Article Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading Elementary Education Program Achieves Top Marks in New Report from The National Council on Teacher Quality BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Gardner-Webb University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The council’s report, “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,” spotlights GWU’s College of Education […] Office of University Communications | July 23, 2026
News Article Former Runnin’ Bulldog Mason Miller Earns Second MLB All-Star Selection San Diego Padres Closer Continues Remarkable Rise from Gardner-Webb to Baseball’s Brightest Stage BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Former Gardner-Webb standout and 2021 alumnus Mason Miller has been selected to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, earning the second All-Star selection of his outstanding professional career. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, […] Office of University Communications | July 10, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb University Names Matt Burns as Head Softball Coach Rising Leader with Track Record of Player Development Tapped to Guide Runnin’ Bulldogs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey has announced Matt Burns as the next head coach of the Gardner-Webb softball program. Burns arrives in Boiling Springs after spending the previous three seasons on staff at Ball State University in Muncie, […] Gardner-Webb University | June 25, 2026
