Jamison lifts Gardner-Webb past Northern Colorado 67-62
CANCUN, Mexico -- Eric Jamison Jr. matched his career high with 21 points plus 11 rebounds as Gardner-Webb narrowly beat Northern Colorado 67-62 in the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday.
Gardner-Webb jumped out to a 14-point, first-half lead and held off a late charge to win the Mayan Division. The Runnin' Bulldogs have five wins in the event and two trophies in two trips -- also winning in 2012.
Nate Johnson had 13 points for Gardner-Webb (2-5). Jose Perez added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Kareem Reid had four blocks.
Bodie Hume had 15 points and six rebounds for the Bears (3-4). Trent Harris added 15 points and Sam Masten had 13 points.
Gardner-Webb takes on Coker at home on Tuesday. Northern Colorado plays Northern New Mexico at home next Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kenneth Clark
- Chad Shepherd
- Michael Griffith
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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