GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Big South ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Situated in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University fields women's basketball at a school founded in 1905 with a current enrollment of 3,124 students. The Runnin' Bulldogs compete in the Big South Conference during the winter season, playing home games at Paul Porter Arena under the direction of coach Terri Williams. With 14 players on the roster, Gardner-Webb competes in Division I-FCS with a focus on developing athletes within a small-school athletic environment.

The 2023-24 season brought mixed results for the Runnin' Bulldogs, who posted a 10-16 overall record while going 7-5 in Big South Conference play. Gardner-Webb demonstrated notable home court advantage with a 6-6 mark at Paul Porter Arena compared to a 4-10 road record. The team averaged 55.5 points per game while allowing 62.7 points, a seven-point scoring deficit that highlighted defensive challenges throughout the season. Conference competitiveness proved stronger than non-conference play, positioning Gardner-Webb as a middle-tier program within the Big South's competitive landscape.

KEY FACTS

SchoolGardner-Webb University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig South Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationBoiling Springs, North Carolina
VenuePaul Porter Arena
Head CoachTerri Williams

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Jaelyn AckerG
12Anna BaraldiG
9Chelsy BautistaF
2Amina GrayG
23Kiarra HandleyG
8Anaya HarrisG
6Kamille HenriksenF
3Makayla LegetteG
1Kayla MartinG
11Sara MenendezG
22Amira OfunniyinF
5Rafferty PowellG
10Nyla WalkerG
32Regina Yanez EnriquezF

SEASON RECORD

12-19

Overall

6-9

Home

6-10

Away

9-8

Conference

55.2 PPG / 62.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Queens University RoyalsL 47-58
Nov 8West Georgia WolvesL 68-91
Nov 11Mercer BearsL 56-61
Nov 13Virginia Tech HokiesL 51-87
Nov 16Hampton Lady PiratesW 55-35
Nov 20UNC Wilmington SeahawksW 65-56
Nov 22UNC Greensboro SpartansL 52-54
Nov 29Jackson State Lady TigersL 55-76
Nov 30Coastal Carolina ChanticleersL 57-108
Dec 2App State MountaineersL 53-63
Dec 5Wofford TerriersL 41-58
Dec 13Western Carolina CatamountsW 77-62
Dec 19East Tennessee State BucsL 37-59
Dec 22Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 66-78
Dec 31Winthrop EaglesW 54-48
Jan 8UNC Asheville BulldogsL 51-62
Jan 10South Carolina Upstate SpartansW 64-61
Jan 15Radford HighlandersL 38-53
Jan 17Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 52-45
Jan 22Presbyterian Blue HoseL 46-50
Jan 24High Point PanthersL 44-73
Jan 29Longwood LancersL 70-76
Jan 30UNC Asheville BulldogsW 54-52
Feb 7Winthrop EaglesW 72-69
Feb 12Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 56-44
Feb 14Presbyterian Blue HoseW 62-50
Feb 19Longwood LancersW 53-51
Feb 21High Point PanthersL 53-83
Feb 26South Carolina Upstate SpartansW 52-51
Feb 28Radford HighlandersL 59-65
Mar 5Winthrop EaglesL 52-64

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball compete in?
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Women's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Gardner-Webb play women's basketball home games?
Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball plays home games at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC.
Who is the head coach of Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Women's Basketball is Terri Williams.
When was Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball is not currently available.