The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will be at Kimmel Arena to square off against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a Big South matchup. The game starts at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Bulldogs lost to Radford 91-86 on Thursday. Will Weeks played well in the loss for UNC Asheville, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds to earn his first double-double of the season. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are coming off an 83-61 win over that same Radford squad on Saturday. Harold McBride shot 8 for 12 and led in scoring with 24 points.
Over the last five games, Tyrell Nelson has been on fire for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block.
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In its last game, Gardner-Webb won by a margin of 22 points. UNC Asheville is 5-1 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Gardner-Webb has a 5-4 record in blowouts.
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs average 73.7 possessions per game and 1.055 points per possession. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs earn fewer possessions with 71.6, but they score more points with 1.077.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average an effective field goal percentage of 51.5% this season. The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a subpar record of 2-6 when opponents have an eFG% of 51.5% or greater.
UNC Asheville attempts an average of 18.0 three pointers per game and Gardner-Webb attempts 23.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs have a solid 4-2 record while the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a 7-8 record.
UNC Asheville ranks 86th in defensive rebounding. When it comes to offensive rebounds, Gardner-Webb ranks 38th.
On average, UNC Asheville forces a turnover rate of 20.6%. When Gardner-Webb turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a winning 5-3 record.
