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Gardner-Webb Swimming Releases Upcoming 2025-26 Meet Schedule

Runnin’ Bulldogs Compete in Eight Events with Two at Home in Bost Pool

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Head Coach Mike Blum and the Gardner-Webb University swimming team have announced the upcoming 2025-26 meet schedule, featuring eight events for the Runnin’ Bulldogs across the region, including a pair at Bost Pool and a trip to the ASUN Championships in mid-February.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs open the fall portion of the schedule with three away meets in a row. GWU begins the season at Catawba on Oct. 4, before visiting UNC-Wilmington on the weekend of Oct. 10 and 11, then traveling to Old Dominion for ASUN action the weekend of Oct. 17 and 18. Queens Fall Frenzy is next, with the Runnin’ Bulldogs to take on a host of different squads from around the country in Charlotte during the weekend of Nov. 21-23.

GWU returns to Boiling Springs just after the new year for its first home event, hosting Cumberland and UNC-Asheville inside Bost Pool on Jan. 9. After a short trek over to Queens on Jan. 24 for more ASUN action, the Dawgs come back home for Senior Day, hosting Davidson on Jan. 31.

Gardner-Webb Swimming then aims to concludes its season strong and follow up from a successful 2025 conference meet, when the Runnin’ Bulldogs travel to Orlando, Fla. for the 2026 ASUN Swimming and Diving Championships, scheduled for Feb. 18-21.

For updates and more news on the Runnin’ Bulldogs, visit gwusports.com, or follow @gwusports on Instagram, X and Facebook.

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. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.

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