Martin carries Presbyterian over Gardner-Webb 65-61

Feb 7, 2020, 03:04 am

CLINTON, S.C. -- Chris Martin had a career-high 25 points as Presbyterian narrowly defeated Gardner-Webb 65-61 on Thursday night.

Cory Hightower had 12 points for Presbyterian (9-15, 6-5 Big South Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak. JC Younger added 11 points. Owen McCormack had seven rebounds.

Gardner-Webb totaled 21 points in the first half, a season low for the team.

Eric Jamison Jr. had 13 points for the Runnin' Bulldogs (8-14, 4-6). Kareem Reid added 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Justin Jenkins had 11 points.

The Blue Hose improve to 2-0 against the Runnin' Bulldogs for the season. Presbyterian defeated Gardner-Webb 68-62 on Jan. 4. Presbyterian plays Campbell on the road on Saturday. Gardner-Webb plays South Carolina Upstate on the road on Saturday.

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