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GWU Battles to 1-1 Draw at VMI
GWU Battles to 1-1 Draw at VMI August 30, 2026 | Women's Soccer LEXINGTON, VA - The Gardner-Webb women's soccer team continued its decent start to the 2026 season on Sunday afternoon, battling to a 1-1 draw at VMI The Runnin' Bulldogs started quick on Sunday afternoon, finding the game's first goal inside half an hour.
Volleyball Splits Saturday Action at Lehigh Steel Classic
Volleyball Splits Saturday Action at Lehigh Steel Classic August 29, 2026 | Volleyball BETHLEHAM, PA - The Gardner-Webb volleyball team split Saturday action at the Lehigh Steel Classic, defeating Morgan State 3-0 in the morning and losing to Cleveland State 3-0 in the afternoon In the first game of the day, the Runnin' Bulldogs defeated Morgam State 3-0.
Volleyball Drops Season Opener at Lehigh, 3-0
Volleyball Drops Season Opener at Lehigh, 3-0 August 28, 2026 | Volleyball BETHLEHEM, PA - The Gardner-Webb volleyball team finally returned to the court on Friday morning, but suffered a 3-0 loss at Lehigh in its season opener, part of the 2026 Steel Classic The Dawgs got off to a slow start on Friday morning and never really recovered in a 3-0 defeat to the side from the Patriot League. GWU lost the first set 25-18, the second 25-13, and the third 25-14.
Dawgs Drop Mid-Week Contest at Wofford, 1-Nil
Dawgs Drop Mid-Week Contest at Wofford, 1-Nil August 27, 2026 | Women's Soccer SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Gardner-Webb women's soccer team dropped to 2-2 on the campaign on Thursday night, falling 1-nil at Wofford after a late Terriers goal It was a mostly defensive battle between Gardner-Webb and Wofford on Thursday night in Spartanburg.
Runnin' Bulldogs Drop Sunday Contest to App State, 2-Nil
Runnin' Bulldogs Drop Sunday Contest to App State, 2-Nil August 23, 2026 | Women's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb women's soccer team dropped its Sunday contest at home to Appalachian State on Sunday evening by a final score of 2-nil The Runnin' Bulldogs started slow on Sunday evening and never recovered in a 2-nil loss. GWU was out-shot 16-2 in the first half and 28-4 for the game.
Runnin' Bulldogs 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Released
Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Released August 19, 2026 | Women's Basketball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb women's basketball team has announced its upcoming 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring a slate of nationally prominent opponents and regional match-ups GWU will open its non-conference slate at Catawba College on opening night, November 5th.
Goals In Each Half Earn Women's Soccer Win Over Queens, First GWU Victory For Thomsit
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb women's soccer team kicked off its 2026 season with a win on Sunday night, using a goal in each half to down Queens University and the first win for head coach Samantha Thomsit The Runnin' Bulldogs wasted little time getting off the mark in its first game of the season, breaking the ice after just five minutes. With a great assist by freshman Kylie Williams, sophomore Julia McBride made a quick turn and fired into the far corner.
MEAC Adds Mississippi Valley State, Gardner-Webb as Women’s Flag Football Members
MEAC Adds Mississippi Valley State, Gardner-Webb as Women’s Flag Football Members August 13, 2026 | Flag Football NORFOLK, Va. — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced Thursday the addition of Mississippi Valley State University and Gardner-Webb University as associate members in women's flag football, bringing the conference's total membership in the sport to six.
Three Runnin' Bulldogs Named to Big South Women's Soccer Preseason Players to Watch List
Gardner-Webb University Three Runnin' Bulldogs Named to Big South Women's Soccer Preseason Players to Watch List August 05, 2026 | Women's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Per release from the league office, three members of the Gardner-Webb women's soccer team have been named to the Big South Women's Soccer Preseason Players to Watch List The three players named to the conference list include sophomore Ila Allred, freshman Peyton O'Linn, and sophomore Noor Reslan.
Gresock Named Phil Steele OVC Preseason Offensive Player of The Year, 13 Runnin' Bulldogs Chosen As All-Conference
Gresock Named Phil Steele OVC Preseason Offensive Player of The Year, 13 Runnin' Bulldogs Chosen As All-Conference August 03, 2026 | Football BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Per release, Carson Gresock of the Gardner-Webb football team has been named Phil Steele OVC Preseason Player of The Year, while 13 Runnin' Bulldogs been named to the site's preseason All-OVC team One of the most significant returning players in FCS, Gresock is one again expected to lead Gardner-Webb on offense and is the Phil...
Track & Field Adds Gribbins As Next Assistant Coach
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, head coach Greg Thiel and the Gardner-Webb track and field team have announced Ben Gribbins was the program's next assistant coach "We're excited to welcome Ben Gribbins, an outstanding distance coach, to our staff," said Thiel. "His passion for developing student-athletes and building a championship culture will elevate our program from day one. This is an exciting day for our program.
Gardner-Webb Volleyball Receives 2026 AVCA Team Honor Roll Award
KANSAS CITY, MO - After another successful year on the court and in the classroom, the Gardner-Webb volleyball team has been named a recipient of the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll Award As part of the AVCA Team Academic Award program, the Runnin' Bulldogs have been named among the best academic programs from across the nation.
Women's Basketball Receives WBCA Academic Top 25 Special Mention
ATLANTA, GA - After a successful season both in the classroom and on the court, the Gardner-Webb women's basketball team has received a Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Special Mention for the 2025-26 season The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs, inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season.
Gardner-Webb Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams Named USTFCCCA Academic All-American
Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams Named USTFCCCA Academic All-American July 21, 2026 | Track & Field NEW ORLEANS, LA - Official today, the Gardner-Webb men's and women's track and field teams have been named Academic All-American teams by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Celebrating both an outstanding academic and athletic year, the Runnin' Bulldogs were named to both the men's and women's Academic All-American teams.
Gardner-Webb Track & Field Promotes Wright to Associate Head Coach
Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb Track & Field Promotes Wright to Associate Head Coach July 21, 2026 | Track & Field BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Now official, head coach Greg Thiel and the Gardner-Webb track and field team have announced the promotion of Roman Wright to associate head coach "We are excited to announce Coach Wright as associate head coach of Gardner-Webb track and field.
Burns Rounds Out Coaching Staff, Adds Whitney and Armendariz For 2027 Season
Gardner-Webb University Burns Rounds Out Coaching Staff, Adds Whitney and Armendariz For 2027 Season July 15, 2026 | Softball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, Gardner-Webb softball coach, Matt Burns has named his staff for the upcoming 2027 season with Ella Whitney and Jazmyne Armendariz joining as assistant coaches Stepping into coaching for the first time after a decorated playing career, and handling pitching for the Runnin' Bulldogs, will be Ella Whitney.
Peterson Named CSC Academic All-American, Eight Dawgs Land on Academic All-District Team
Gardner-Webb University Peterson Named CSC Academic All-American, Eight Dawgs Land on Academic All-District Team July 14, 2026 | Track & Field BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - After posting one of the most outstanding seasons in Gardner-Webb track and field history, senior Quentin Peterson has been named a College Sports Communicators Third Team Academic All-American selection, along with eight Runnin' Bulldogs who received Academic All-District honors Adding to a long list of accolades, Peterson is...
Women's Soccer Names Medina As Next Assistant Coach
Gardner-Webb University Women's Soccer Names Medina As Next Assistant Coach July 09, 2026 | Women's Soccer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, head coach Samantha Thomsit and the Gardner-Webb women's soccer program have named Brandon Medina as the program's next assistant coach Medina arrives at Gardner-Webb following two seasons as an assistant coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Women's Soccer Announces Competitive Upcoming 2026 Schedule
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, head coach Samantha Thomist and the Gardner-Webb women's soccer program have announced its upcoming fall 2026 schedule, featuring nine games at Greene-Harbison Stadium The Runnin' Bulldogs will begin the Thomsit era at Greene-Harbison Stadium on August 16th, completing the second game of a home-and-home with nearby Queens University at 6 pm.
Five Runnin' Bulldogs Named to 2026 Southern Conference All-Academic Team
Gardner-Webb University Five Runnin' Bulldogs Named to 2026 Southern Conference All-Academic Team June 24, 2026 | Wrestling SPARTANBURG, SC – The Southern Conference announced its 2025-26 Academic All-SoCon Teams for both the fall and spring semesters on Wednesday afternoon, with more than 1,000 total honorees including five from Gardner-Webb The SoCon Academic All-Conference teams include student-athletes who compile a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher and participate in at least 50 percent...
Burns Selected As Next Head Coach of Gardner-Webb Softball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey has announced Matt Burns as the next head coach of the Gardner-Webb softball program "We are excited to welcome Matt to our Runnin' Bulldogs family," Fahey said. "Matt has proven himself at all levels of the game and we believe he's the right person to take this program to the highest level.
Gardner-Webb Volleyball 2026 Fall Schedule Announced
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Now official, head coach Alex Hinsey and the Gardner-Webb volleyball team have released its upcoming fall 2026 schedule, featuring 11 home games, a co-hosted tournament, and 14 matches in the Big South Conference The Runnin' Bulldogs will unofficially open the 2026 season with a home scrimmage against ETSU on August 21st before jumping into regular season action a week later GWU will travel to Bethlehem, Pa. for a tournament weekend at Leigh on August 28th and 29th...
OVC Announces Return to Traditional Football Branding
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Building upon a legacy that spans nearly 80 years and includes national championship teams, All-Americans, National Players of the Year and NFL draft picks, the Ohio Valley Conference announced today that its football-playing members will once again compete under the OVC name and logo beginning with the 2026 season.
Peterson Records Top-20 Finish at NCAA Outdoor Nationals
Peterson Records Top-20 Finish at NCAA Outdoor Nationals June 11, 2026 | Track & Field EUGENE, OR - Competing at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships on Wednesday night, senior Quentin Peterson put the bow on one of the greatest seasons in Gardner-Webb history with a top-20 finish in men's shot put Competing in men's shot put, Peterson finished 19th place overall on Wednesday night. The senior was scored with a mark of 18.16 meters, good enough to finish among the nation's best.
Peterson Prepares For NCAA Outdoor Nationals Debut on Wednesday Night
Gardner-Webb University NCAA National Championships Peterson Prepares For NCAA Outdoor Nationals Debut on Wednesday Night June 09, 2026 | Track & Field EUGENE, OR - After a successful showing at last week's NCAA East Regional Championships, senior Quentin Peterson now prepares for his shot at this week's NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Competing in shot put and in a field largely of power conference athletes, Peterson placed ninth at the NCAA East Regional Championships...
Hanley Talks Growth of Acrobatics and Tumbling, Building a New Program in First Interview as Gardner-Webb Head Coach
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Molly Hanley, the first head coach for Gardner-Webb Acrobatics and Tumbling, sat down this week with Gardner-Webb sports information, to offer some insight into her background, building a program, and what's to come for her sport Q: What is your background in your own words prior to getting into coaching, and what led you to want to coach?
Men's Basketball Welcomes 2026-27 Recruiting Class
Gardner-Webb University Men's Basketball Welcomes 2026-27 Recruiting Class June 01, 2026 | Men's Basketball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men's basketball team have announced its upcoming recruiting class, featuring 11 players added to next season's roster DJ Daniel - Daniel appeared in 29 games at Frostburg State at a redshirt freshman in 2025-26 , while starting in 23 of those games.
Wigness Won't Return in 2027, National Search to Begin Immediately for Gardner-Webb Softball
Wigness Won't Return in 2027, National Search to Begin Immediately for Gardner-Webb Softball June 01, 2026 | Softball BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Vice President for Athletics and Athletics Director Brendan Fahey has announced the contract of head softball coach Bailey Wigness will not be renewed when it expires at the end of June. The department will commence a national search immediately to find the next head coach of the Runnin' Bulldogs softball team.
Boyd and Peterson Compete For Runnin' Bulldogs on Day Three of 2026 NCAA East Regional Championships
Gardner-Webb University Boyd and Peterson Compete For Runnin' Bulldogs on Day Three of 2026 NCAA East Regional Championships May 31, 2026 | Track & Field LEXINGTON, KY - The Gardner-Webb track and field team wrapped up its stay at the 2026 NCAA East Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon, with sophomore Paige Boyd and senior Quentin Peterson in competition Having already booked his spot at nationals in shot put, Peterson also took part in the men's discus event.
Thomsit Selected as Next Head Coach of Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey has announced Samantha Thomsit as the next head coach of the Gardner-Webb women's soccer program "We are excited to welcome Sam to our Runnin' Bulldogs family," Fahey said. "She is a proven winner and has experienced success at all levels of the game, both here and abroad.
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