Presbyterian Blue Hose @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Laster leads Gardner-Webb past Presbyterian 78-70
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. -- DJ Laster had 23 points as Gardner-Webb won its 13th consecutive home game, defeating Presbyterian 78-70 on Wednesday night.
Laster made 10 of 13 shots.
David Efianayi had 19 points for Gardner-Webb (19-11, 10-6 Big South Conference). Jose Perez added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Jaheam Cornwall had six assists for the hosts.
Adam Flagler had 16 points for the Blue Hose (17-13, 9-6). JC Younger added 14 points. Francois Lewis had 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Runnin' Bulldogs evened the season series against the Blue Hose with the win. Presbyterian defeated Gardner-Webb 103-101 on Feb. 9. Gardner-Webb finishes out the regular season against Longwood at home on Saturday. Presbyterian finishes out the regular season against Charleston Southern at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Boiling Springs, NC
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
Referee:John Barley
2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 10-1 | - | 22-4 |
| Winthrop | 10-1 | - | 18-8 |
| Radford | 6-5 | 4 | 13-13 |
| Presbyterian | 5-5 | 4.5 | 12-13 |
| UNC Asheville | 5-5 | 4.5 | 11-13 |
| Longwood | 5-6 | 5 | 13-13 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 3-7 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-8 | 7.5 | 11-14 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-9 | 8.5 | 3-22 |
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