Gardner-Webb at West Georgia
CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a dominant home performance on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the West Georgia Wolves used a blistering fourth-quarter surge to pull away from the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, securing a 91-68 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game at The Coliseum.
The Wolves, who evened their season record at 1-1, outscored the Runnin’ Bulldogs 34-22 in the final period to turn a competitive contest into a decisive win. The loss dropped Gardner-Webb to 0-2 on the young season.
West Georgia’s offensive efficiency was the story of the game. The Wolves scored 91 points on 73 possessions, an offensive rating of 125.0, and shot 46.8 percent from the floor. They were potent from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 28 three-point attempts, and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 22 of 29.
Gardner-Webb started strong, taking a 20-17 lead after the first quarter behind early three-pointers. However, their offense stalled in the second period, managing only nine points as West Georgia built a 38-29 halftime advantage. The Runnin’ Bulldogs shot 40 percent for the game, including 10 of 25 from three-point range, but were hampered by 14 turnovers and a 14-for-24 performance from the free-throw line.
The Wolves were led by a spectacular performance from Jasmine Jones. The Carrollton native poured in a game-high 32 points in 38 minutes of action, showcasing her shooting range by connecting on multiple three-pointers. She was complemented by backcourt mates Sydne Tolbert and Asia Donald, who added 20 and 22 points, respectively. Tolbert, who played the entire 40 minutes, also dished out a team-high five assists. Donald filled the stat sheet with five rebounds and a block.
Grace O’Gara orchestrated the offense effectively, distributing eight assists, while Destiny Jones controlled the glass, pulling down 10 rebounds to go with eight points.
For Gardner-Webb, Nyla Walker provided a bright spot with a team-high 23 points. Amira Ofunniyin was a force inside, just missing a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Amina Gray also reached double figures, scoring 11 points.
Despite the efforts of Walker and Ofunniyin, the Runnin’ Bulldogs could not contain West Georgia’s multifaceted offensive attack, particularly in the second half. The Wolves steadily expanded their lead throughout the third quarter before the explosive fourth quarter sealed the victory.
The announced attendance was 423. West Georgia will look to build on the win when they host Alabama State on Thursday, November 13. Gardner-Webb, still in search of its first victory, continues a road swing at Mercer on Monday, November 10.