Western Carolina Catamounts @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Game Leaders

427
R. WellsQB
37/58, 2 TD, 2 INT
427

261
B. FisherQB
14/22, 2 TD
261

113
R. WellsQB
14 CAR, 1 TD
113

151
N. GaitherRB
22 CAR, 1 TD
151

99
R. Williams Jr.WR
11 REC, 1 TD
99

119
T.J. LutherWR
6 REC, 1 TD
119

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Team Stats
650
Total Yards
552
5
Turnovers
3
34
1st Downs
21
7-58
Penalties
4-32
8/16
3rd Down
4/10
0/2
4th Down
0/1
35:04
Possession
24:56
Game Information
Boiling Springs, NC
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 34 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 650 | 552 |
| Passing | 427 | 261 |
| Comp/Att | 37/58 | 14/22 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 11.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 223 | 291 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Penalties | 7-58 | 4-32 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:04 | 24:56 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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