SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Wofford built a commanding early lead and cruised to a 58-41 victory over Gardner-Webb in a nonconference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Paul Porter Arena.

The Terriers opened with a 16-7 first-quarter advantage and never trailed. Wofford improved to 3-5 overall, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 2-9.

Toni Warren led Wofford with 13 points. Maddie Heiss added 12 points and Elli Porter scored 11. Gabby Mundy filled the stat sheet with eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Terriers.

Amira Ofunniyin paced Gardner-Webb with nine points and seven rebounds. Jaelyn Acker added seven points and eight rebounds for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, who outscored Wofford 22-12 in the paint but committed turnovers leading to 19 Terrier points. Attendance was 127.