GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Gardner-Webb's Runnin' Bulldogs have endured a challenging 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3-25 overall record under fourth-year coach Jeremy Luther at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Playing at a school established in 1905 with 3,124 students, the program has surrendered 87.3 points per game while averaging just 68.6 points, a differential that illustrates the team's scoring struggles. The roster of 17 players includes five different starting configurations, reflecting the adjustment phase during Luther's tenure.
Conference performance mirrors the overall trajectory, with a 1-12 Big South record that places the Runnins' Bulldogs firmly at the bottom of the standings. Home games at Paul Porter Arena have provided minimal advantage, producing a 3-11 mark, while road contests have proven even more difficult at 0-14. Luther's program faces the reality of rebuilding fundamentals and offensive consistency as the winter season reaches its conclusion.
KEY FACTS
| School | Gardner-Webb University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big South Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Venue | Paul Porter Arena |
| Head Coach | Jeremy Luther |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Bo Barber | G |
| 3 | Julius Clark | G |
| 0 | Jamias Ferere | G |
| 12 | Cameron Gales | G |
| 23 | Colin Hawkins | G |
| 2 | Isaiah Hicks | G |
| 5 | Jacob Hogarth | F |
| 6 | Jacob Hudson | G |
| 4 | DJ Jefferson | G |
| 8 | Ashton King | G |
| 9 | Paul Lindberg | G |
| 21 | Ahmadou Ndiaye | G |
| 11 | NaVuan Peterson | F |
| 7 | Riek Riek | F |
| 1 | Spence Sims | G |
| 25 | Ace Talbert | G |
| 10 | Curtis Williams III | G |
SEASON RECORD
4-29
Overall
3-12
Home
1-17
Away
2-16
Conference
68.1 PPG / 85.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 60-87 |
| Nov 8 | Clemson Tigers | L 59-97 |
| Nov 11 | North Greenville Crusaders | L 81-92 |
| Nov 16 | Elon Phoenix | L 84-95 |
| Nov 19 | DePaul Blue Demons | L 62-93 |
| Nov 23 | Richmond Spiders | L 67-102 |
| Nov 26 | Navy Midshipmen | L 51-84 |
| Nov 28 | SE Louisiana Lions | L 68-76 |
| Nov 29 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 62-88 |
| Dec 4 | Queens University Royals | L 74-107 |
| Dec 6 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 84-88 |
| Dec 13 | Brevard Tornados | W 77-63 |
| Dec 16 | Wofford Terriers | L 57-83 |
| Dec 18 | Toccoa Falls Eagles | W 105-65 |
| Dec 21 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 52-94 |
| Dec 31 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | L 79-89 |
| Jan 3 | Winthrop Eagles | L 77-88 |
| Jan 8 | High Point Panthers | L 49-104 |
| Jan 15 | Radford Highlanders | L 80-89 |
| Jan 17 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | L 55-92 |
| Jan 22 | Longwood Lancers | L 56-91 |
| Jan 24 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | W 67-65 |
| Jan 29 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs | L 50-69 |
| Feb 5 | Longwood Lancers | L 66-86 |
| Feb 7 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | L 62-68 |
| Feb 13 | Winthrop Eagles | L 85-103 |
| Feb 14 | High Point Panthers | L 87-112 |
| Feb 17 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | L 66-75 |
| Feb 20 | Radford Highlanders | L 70-82 |
| Feb 27 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs | L 71-77 |
| Feb 28 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | L 61-71 |
| Mar 5 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | W 65-64 |
| Mar 6 | High Point Panthers | L 59-81 |
ANALYTICS
-17.3
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
54.8%
SOS
#204
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4216
102.1
Adj O
105.0
Adj D
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North Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball compete in?
- Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Men's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Gardner-Webb play men's basketball home games?
- Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball plays home games at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC.
- Who is the head coach of Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Men's Basketball is Jeremy Luther.
- When was Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball is not currently available.