To bring the regular season to an end, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (15-14) will travel to Vines Center and go head-to-head against the Liberty Flames (12-18). Action begins at 12:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Flames are hoping to rebound after their 73-56 loss to UNC Asheville on Thursday. Caleb Homesley had a good outing, recording eight points, two steals, and two rebounds for Liberty. The Runnin’ Bulldogs, meanwhile, are coming off an 81-71 win against Longwood on Saturday. Isaiah Ivey played well for Gardner-Webb, registering 16 points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Flames winning the first matchup 69-55. Harold McBride was the top overall scorer in the game with 22 points.
Notes
With 64.2 possessions and 1.005 points per possession, the Liberty Flames perform worse on both metrics than the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs. Gardner-Webb averages 72.2 possessions and 1.040 points per possession.
Liberty has an average effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. Gardner-Webb is an underachieving 3-6 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Liberty attempts an average of 23.0 three pointers per game and Gardner-Webb attempts 24.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Liberty Flames have a poor 8-13 record while the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a 12-14 record.
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 37th in offensive rebounds. The Liberty Flames rank 329th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Liberty has forced an average turnover rate of 18.7% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 18.7% or higher, Gardner-Webb is an even 8-8.
