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Runnin’ Bulldogs Battle Davidson to Scoreless Draw
Runnin’ Bulldogs Battle Davidson to Scoreless Draw August 28, 2026 | Men's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Gardner-Webb men's soccer battled Davidson to a 0-0 draw Friday night at Greene-Harbison Stadium as the Runnin' Bulldogs officially their home schedule with a hard-fought defensive performance. Neither side was able to find the back of the net through 90 minutes, with Gardner-Webb goalkeeper Oliver Weng making four saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Runnin' Bulldogs Fall at No. 17 Austin Peay in Season Opener
Runnin' Bulldogs Fall at No. 17 Austin Peay in Season Opener August 27, 2026 | Football CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Gardner-Webb University opened the 2026 football season Thursday evening at Fortera Stadium, falling to Austin Peay, 35-17, in the season opener for both teams. The Runnin' Bulldogs battled throughout the contest and finished the night with 344 yards of total offense, including 312 yards through the air. Gardner-Webb recorded 22 first downs and converted a pair of fourth downs on the night.
Runnin' Bulldogs Open 2026 at No. 17 Austin Peay
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The Gardner-Webb football team opens the 2026 season Thursday night, traveling to Fortera Stadium for a challenging season-opening matchup against No. 17 Austin Peay. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, with the contest serving as the first game of the Kris McCullough era at Gardner-Webb. The Runnin' Bulldogs enter the season looking to build on a successful 2025 campaign that saw Gardner-Webb finish with a 7-5 overall record and a 5-3 mark in OVC/Big South play.
Runnin' Bulldogs Suffer 2-0 Defeat at James Madison
Runnin' Bulldogs Suffer 2-0 Defeat at James Madison August 24, 2026 | Men's Soccer HARRISONBURG, Va. – Gardner-Webb (0-1) battled James Madison (1-1) through a scoreless opening half Monday night at Sentara Park before the Dukes scored twice in the second half to hand the Runnin' Bulldogs a 2-0 setback. Gardner-Webb created several opportunities throughout the contest, finishing with 13 shots, including six on target.
Runnin’ Bulldogs Season Opener Put on Hold Due to Inclement Weather
Runnin’ Bulldogs Season Opener Put on Hold Due to Inclement Weather August 21, 2026 | Men's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The season-opening contest between Gardner-Webb and Wofford was called to a halt in the 73rd minute following several lightning strikes within eight miles of Greene-Harbison Stadium on Thursday evening. At the time of the stoppage, the score was knotted in a scoreless tie. The two teams will resume play at a later date with 17:09 remaining on the clock in the second half.
Year One at Gardner-Webb: A Message From Runnin' Bulldogs Vice President for Athletics Brendan Fahey
Runnin' Bulldogs Nation, When I was privileged to become the Vice President for Athletics at this incredible institution, I was excited by the immense potential of our athletic department. As I prepare to enter year two as your AD, my belief that Gardner-Webb Athletics can compete at the highest level is greater than ever. We made extraordinary strides this past year, and I am eager to see what our student-athletes, coaches, and support staff accomplish in the upcoming season.
Gardner-Webb Baseball Announces Staff Updates Ahead of 2027 Season
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Head coach Jim Chester of the Gardner-Webb baseball team has announced changes to the Runnin' Bulldogs coaching staff ahead of the 2027 season. In total, Chester has welcomed three new faces while a recent graduate of the of Runnin' Bulldogs baseball program will help to strengthen the mound for the Black and Red. Toby Boevers was named Director of Operations after making his way to the Springs from Stillwater, Okla. and Oklahoma State Athletics.
Gardner-Webb Flag Football Joins MEAC as Associate Member
Gardner-Webb Flag Football Joins MEAC as Associate Member August 13, 2026 | Flag Football NORFOLK, Va. — Per league announcement on Thursday, August 13, the Gardner-Webb flag football team will compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during its inaugural 2026-27 campaign. The Runnin' Bulldogs join Mississippi Valley State as associate members, bringing the conference's total membership in the sport to six.
Track & Field Adds Dos Santos As Next Assistant and Distance Coach
Gardner-Webb University Track & Field Adds Dos Santos As Next Assistant and Distance Coach August 12, 2026 | Track & Field BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, head coach Greg Thiel and the Gardner-Webb track and field team have announced Nigel Dos Santos as the program's next assistant coach "We're excited to welcome Nigel DosSantos, an outstanding distance coach, to our staff" said Thiel.
Baseball Tops Big South Transfer Portal Class; Ranks 76th Nationally
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Head coach Jim Chester and the Gardner-Webb baseball team have announced the addition of 37 student-athletes to the Runnin' Bulldogs squad ahead of the 2027 season. Via 64 analytics, the Gardner-Webb recruiting class ranks 76th nationally while sitting atop the Big South Conference for the second consecutive year.
Pro Update: Three Former Runnin' Bulldogs Producing in Professional Baseball
Pro Update: Three Former Runnin' Bulldogs Producing in Professional Baseball August 07, 2026 | Baseball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Three former Gardner-Webb baseball standouts have moved on to play professional baseball after donning the Red and Black of the Runnin' Bulldogs. Merik Carter is in the American Association with the Cleburne Railroaders and has seen action in eight games while collecting 11 hits in 24 at-bats, including a homerun in his first-ever plate appearance.
Men's Basketball Set to Take on Tough Non-Conference Schedule
Gardner-Webb University Men's Basketball Set to Take on Tough Non-Conference Schedule July 23, 2026 | Men's Basketball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men's basketball team have announced the non-conference portion of its 2026-27 schedule, including six games against Power-4 schools. "I am really excited about our group," said Luther.
Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns 11th Consecutive ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns 11th Consecutive ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award July 22, 2026 | Baseball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Gardner-Webb baseball has once again been recognized for its excellence in the classroom, earning its 11th consecutive American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award after posting a team GPA of 3.54 during the 2025-26 academic year.
Brett Carey Tabbed as Associate Head Coach for Men's Basketball
Gardner-Webb University Brett Carey Tabbed as Associate Head Coach for Men's Basketball July 15, 2026 | Men's Basketball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men's basketball team have announced the addition of Brett Carey as the newest Associate Head Coach of the Runnin' Bulldogs. Carey comes to Gardner-Webb after one year at UNC Charlotte.
Former Runnin' Bulldog Mason Miller Earns Second MLB All-Star Selection
Gardner-Webb University Former Runnin' Bulldog Mason Miller Earns Second MLB All-Star Selection July 09, 2026 | Baseball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Former Gardner-Webb standout Mason Miller has been selected to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, earning the second All-Star selection of his outstanding professional career. Now starring for the San Diego Padres, Miller has been one of Major League Baseball's most dominant relief pitchers during the first half of the 2026 season.
Putnam Headed to Play for Falmouth in Cape Cod Baseball League
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Following a successful rookie campaign for the Runnin' Bulldogs, rising sophomore pitcher Colby Putnam will join the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League in his first experience in collegiate summer league baseball. To join the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), a player must be recommended by a current collegiate coach who believes the athlete has the skills to compete at an elite prospect level.
Men's Soccer Set For 2026 Season
Gardner-Webb University Men's Soccer Set For 2026 Season June 15, 2026 | Men's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Head Coach Jonathan Lagos and the Gardner-Webb men's soccer team have announced its schedule for the upcoming championship season. This year's slate is composed of 16 matches, including seven within the Big South Conference. The 2026 campaign begins with a trio of preseason exhibitions as Gardner-Webb hosts Spartanburg Methodist on Aug. 8 before traveling to Clemson on Aug. 12.
Wells Guides Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer to Back-To-Back 10-Win Seasons for First Time in Division I Era
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – For the first time since becoming a Division I institution, the Gardner-Webb men's soccer team has posted back-to-back double-digit win season following a 2-1 defeat of Wofford on Tuesday, October 7. "We have set an incredible standard of winning and that means the world to me," said head coach Scott Wells.
Fisher and Andrade Tabbed Preseason All-Conference; Men's Soccer Picked Third in Preseason Poll
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb University men's soccer team was voted third in the Big South Preseason Coaches Poll heading into the 2024 season as released by the conference on Wednesday, August 14, picking up 48 total points. In addition, the Runnin' Bulldogs placed a pair of defenders on the 2024 Big South Preseason All-Conference list.
What It Feels Like To Be The Person Who Loves Less In A Relationship
In an ideal, fairytale-like world, relationships would always be equal. There would be an equal partnership, an equal split and an equal amount of undying love for one another. Unfortunately, this is real life, and it can suck sometimes. I’ve read so many articles and so many different opinions about how bad it is to be the person who loves more in relationship.
3 Things You Need To Evaluate If You Have 100 Tinder Matches But No Date
Ah, good ol’ Tinder. It’s the one-swipe shop for everything related to sex, dating, hooking up, etc. In the new age of technology and instant gratification, we prefer to get as much as we can with as little work as possible. So naturally, Tinder seems like the perfect tool for mating. You mean to tell me I can sit on my couch, in my boxers and a wife-beater with a pizza stain, and be able to talk to and possibly convince women to go out with me? That sounds wonderful. Sign me the f*ck up.
How To Be Honest In The Bedroom When You're Embarrassed About Your Kinks
You know, for a generation that seems to disregard many social norms and has no problem openly displaying what it wants and likes, it seems so many people have trouble being open when it comes to sex. You probably have at least a few interesting kinks and things you like to do in the bedroom that might not be considered “typical” or “conventional.” I sure do. I think it’s time to examine why we’re all so shy.
I Was A 'Broken Man' Once, And This Is How I Learned To Open Up Again
We’re all troubled in some way. Nobody on this earth is perfect. We all have skeletons in the closet, dirty laundry to air out and baggage we carry with us on an everyday basis. That’s part of life. That’s what happens when the world keeps on hitting as you get older. But some of us have been hit harder and more often than others. We keep getting beaten, bruised and bloodied, but we get up for more each time. But it changes us.
I'll Stop Partying When I Become A Parent, But I'll Never Give Up Weed
I know it might sound absolutely ludicrous to those of you who know me, but I want to be a parent someday. I can fully appreciate what some of you may be thinking right now. Realistically, I may be more qualified to dictate a war-torn country where I don’t speak the language than I am to actually bring up a productive member of society. And not too long ago, you would have been absolutely correct.
Why I'm Willing To Try And Make It Work With A Woman I Broke Up With
Oh, the tangled web we weave. People say an ex is an ex for a reason. If someone cheats, steals your identity, has a serious criminal record, could possibly be a threat to your well being, etc, those are certainly good reasons to live by that saying. But, sometimes, an ex is an ex just because two individuals needed time apart. Time to grow. Time to heal. Time to learn and time to think without worrying about anyone but themselves for a little while.
4 Reasons Taylor Swift Seems To Be The Perfect GF, As Told By A Guy
Oh, the beauty of the celebrity crush. You fantasize about what it would be like to meet him or her. You will somehow stand out and woo him or her, and then eventually make babies with him or her, all while living in a lavish mansion you certainly can’t afford. For most of my childhood, my celebrity crush was Amy Jo Johnson: the sexy, tough and popular pink Power Ranger on one of the greatest kids’ shows ever created.
5 Things Every Guy Needs To Remember About The One Who Got Away
For the most part, we all have at least one. At least one person whose memory is so deeply embedded into our psyche that he or she invades more thoughts than he or she should on a daily basis. Whether it’s been weeks, months or years since you’ve seen this person, whether this person moved on or you moved on, his or her place, in your mind’s eye, is permanent.
It Works Every Time: Why Girls Should Always Make The First Move
Oh, you took the initiative. That is sexy. There’s a double standard in the dating world, or at least a complete imbalance. See, as many strides as we have made toward equality and women’s rights, there is one facet that everyone seems to turn a blind eye to: mating.
Ladies, This Is Why Guys Turn Into Compulsive Liars When They Date You
Well, this is a lesson I wish I would have learned long ago. I have broken hearts and ruined relationships, and I am the sole reason why a few women I’ve dated have trust issues. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve never cheated, but I was not always honest about my intentions, behavior or feelings. There comes a turning point when you’ve been so used to lying that you start to believe your own lies, and the line between fact and fiction gets maddeningly blurry.
29 Problems That I Definitely Should Have Outgrown By 29
Holy f*ck, I feel old. I’m 29, but I don’t feel a day over 24, physically or mentally. I’m at that age where I’m kicking the hinges off the 30s’ door, and I’m not really happy about it. I’ve had some fantastic life experiences, I’ve done some sh*t that most can’t even fathom and I’ve had a f*cking blast in my 20s. I’ve gotten in trouble, I’ve gotten into fights, I’ve been arrested, I’ve gotten laid and I’ve learned from all of it. That said, I’m nowhere near where I should be.
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