CLINTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Presbyterian erased a five-point halftime deficit to defeat Gardner-Webb 68-62 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Templeton Center.

The Blue Hose outscored the Runnin’ Bulldogs 37-26 after trailing 36-31 at intermission. Jaylen Peterson led Presbyterian with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Carl Parrish added 16 points, including four crucial free throws in the final 30 seconds to secure the win.

Gardner-Webb, which shot just 4 for 12 from the free throw line, was led by Jamias Ferere’s 13 points and Spence Sims’ 12. The Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 3-22 overall, while Presbyterian improved to 12-13.