Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ North Carolina Central Eagles
Defense shines as NC Central defeats Gardner-Webb 72-71
DURHAM, N.C. -- — Kris Monroe had 17 points as North Carolina Central defeated Gardner-Webb 72-71 on Wednesday night.
Randy Miller Jr. added 10 points for the Eagles, who forced a season-high 27 turnovers.
Dontavius King had 10 points and nine rebounds for North Carolina Central (5-7), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Justin Wright added 10 points.
Jordan Sears had 15 points and six assists for the Runnin' Bulldogs (4-7), who have now lost four games in a row. D'Maurian Williams added 14 points. Lance Terry had 13 points.
Gardner-Webb defeated North Carolina Central 83-58 on Nov. 29.
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Game Information
Durham, NC
Referee:Jackie Sanders
Referee:Everett Summers
Referee:Gerald Moyd
2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 27-4 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 21-10 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-15 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-15 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 14-16 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-16 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-18 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 3-28 |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 10-3 | - | 20-10 |
| Morgan State | 9-4 | 1 | 13-15 |
| Norfolk State | 8-5 | 2 | 15-15 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-5 | 2 | 12-16 |
| South Carolina State | 6-7 | 4 | 8-21 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-8 | 5 | 9-21 |
| Coppin State | 5-8 | 5 | 7-23 |
| Delaware State | 1-12 | 9 | 6-22 |
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