SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Asheville defeated Gardner-Webb 77-71 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Paul Porter Arena. The visiting Bulldogs, led by Kameron Taylor’s 24 points and Toyaz Solomon’s 19, used a 43-point second half to overcome a three-point halftime deficit. The Runnin’ Bulldogs were led by Jacob Hogarth’s 13 points. UNC Asheville improved to 14-15 overall, while Gardner-Webb fell to 3-27. An announced crowd of 458 watched the game.