The Winthrop Eagles (12-6) head to Gardner-Webb to take on the Runnin’ Bulldogs (10-9) in what should be a fast-paced game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs are hoping to rebound after their 75-69 loss to UNC Asheville on Saturday. Laquincy Rideau was the team’s leading scorer with 18 points. The Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-58 win against Liberty on Saturday. Xavier Cooks was the game’s top scorer, registering 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
Tyrell Nelson has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal, and 1.2 blocks. Jimmy Gavin has been hot for the Eagles. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 20.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 3.6 three-pointers.
Notes
Ranked 47th, the Winthrop Eagles have an offensive rating of 113.2. The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 190th with a defensive rating of just 103.0.
Gardner-Webb has an average field goal percentage of 43.6%. Winthrop is a poor 3-5 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs and the Winthrop Eagles both rank higher in average effective field goal percentage when compared to their field goal percentages. Gardner-Webb is 199th and 178th in the nation for FG% and eFG% respectively, while Winthrop is 29th and 20th in these categories.
Winthrop, the 25th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 5.4 per game. Gardner-Webb ranks lower at 145th with 3.7.
Gardner-Webb is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 24th. Winthrop ranks 96th in defensive rebounds.
Gardner-Webb has forced an average turnover rate of 20.9% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 20.9% or higher, Winthrop is an even 1-1.
