news-category: Athletics Gardner-Webb wins Second Straight Conference Championship By Office of University Communications On November 20, 2023 Runnin’ Bulldogs Face Mercer in FCS Playoffs Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. in Macon, Ga. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs return to the FCS Playoffs for the second straight season, facing Mercer in the opening round on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 3 p.m. This is the second straight year Gardner-Webb has qualified for the FCS Playoffs. The Runnin’ Bulldogs earned the automatic bid to the playoffs from the Big South-OVC Football Association thanks to a 38-34 victory over UT Martin on Saturday, Oct. 28. GWU clinched their second straight conference championship with a 34-10 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, Nov. 18. Own your piece of the history through championship apparel available in the GWU Barnes & Noble Campus Shop (in-store and on-line) and through the official GW Big South-OVC Football Championship pop-up store for a limited time. Contact Barnes and Noble or the BSN Championship Store for more details. Gardner-Webb made the 2022 FCS Playoffs last year, defeating Eastern Kentucky 52-41 in the first round before falling to #5 William & Mary 54-14 in the second round. This is Mercer’s first-ever trip to the FCS Playoffs. The Bears enter the game 8-3 overall and 6-2 in conference play out of the SoCon. Mercer has won four in a row, including a 45-38 victory over #10 Western Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28. This will be the second meeting all-time between Mercer and Gardner-Webb. The then 16th ranked Bears rolled to a 45-14 victory over the Runnin’ Bulldogs inside Spangler Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022. The winner of the matchup between the Bears and the Runnin’ Bulldogs will head to Brookings, S.D. to face #1 South Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 2. Kickoff between Mercer and Gardner-Webb is set for 3 p.m. The game will be streaming live on ESPN+. An audio broadcast via the Runnin’ Bulldog Sports Network presented by AlphaGraphics South Charlotte will also be available on the radio at WGNC 1450 AM/101.1 FM, or online via The Varsity Network App and at gwusports.com. Purchase tickets to the game. Listen online. For more information on Gardner-Webb football, fans can follow the team on Twitter/X at @GWUFootball or on Instagram at @gwufootball. Story courtesy of gwusports.com
News Article Head Women’s Basketball Coach Terri Williams Announces 2025-’26 Schedule Runnin’ Bulldogs Open at Queens on Nov. 3; will Play 29 Games, Including 13 at Home in Paul Porter Arena BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Now official, head coach Terri Williams and the Gardner-Webb women’s basketball team have released the upcoming 2025-’26 schedule, with 29 games in total, including 13 inside Paul Porter Arena. The Terri Williams era […] Office of University Communications | October 31, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Bulldog Club Builds Momentum Under New Leadership Director William Glover Highlights Growth, Member Engagement, and Lasting Impact on Gardner-Webb Student-Athletes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—During his first five months as director of Gardner-Webb University Bulldog Club and Sponsorship Programs, William Glover has enthusiastically connected with devoted longtime supporters and warmly welcomed a growing circle of new members into the club. “I’m excited to share […] Office of University Communications | October 29, 2025
News Article Wall of Fame Ceremony to Honor Cleveland County’s Basketball Legends Event on Nov. 8 at Gardner-Webb to Recognize 50 Players, Along with Coaches and Officials; Acclaimed Florida Coach Leonard Hamilton is Keynote Speaker BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is pleased to host the Wall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 8 in Tucker Student Center. The ceremony—sponsored by the Alumni Basketball Association and the Cleveland County Business […] Office of University Communications | October 23, 2025
