Winthrop 69, at Gardner-Webb 72

SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs, missed opportunities, and a blistering display of three-point shooting, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs edged the Winthrop Eagles 72-69 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball clash on Saturday at Paul Porter Arena. The contest, played before an intimate crowd of 378, saw Gardner-Webb improve to 8-16 overall, while Winthrop fell to 11-14. The victory completed a regular-season sweep for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, who had defeated the Eagles 54-48 on Dec. 31. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the final minute, a chaotic sequence that encapsulated the entire… Read more...