The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (3-19, 1-6 Big South) will attempt to end a 12-game road losing streak when they take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (9-12, 3-4 Big South) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Kimmel Arena. The game airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch UNC Asheville vs. Gardner-Webb
- Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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UNC Asheville 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.1 |
140 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.6 |
224 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.7 |
228 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.8 |
107 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
210 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.4 |
283 |
Gardner-Webb 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
41.7 |
330 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
50.2 |
362 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
28.3 |
340 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
36.6 |
357 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.7 |
346 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
291 |
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UNC Asheville vs. Gardner-Webb Stat Insights
Points
- The 74.6 points the Bulldogs average are 13.2 fewer than the Runnin' Bulldogs allow.
- UNC Asheville is 3-1 when putting more than 87.8 points on the board.
- Gardner-Webb has a 3-0 record when giving up fewer than 74.6 points.
- The Runnin' Bulldogs average 68.5 points, just 4.5 fewer than the Bulldogs concede.
- Gardner-Webb is 2-7 when scoring more than 73.0 points.
- UNC Asheville has a 5-0 record when giving up fewer than 68.5 points.
- The Bulldogs have 33 more points than their opponents this year (1.6 per game), while the Runnin' Bulldogs have been outscored by 426 (19.3 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Bulldogs are shooting 46.1% from the field, 4.1% lower than the Runnin' Bulldogs give up.
- UNC Asheville has a 4-2 straight-up record when shooting better than 50.2% from the field.
- The Runnin' Bulldogs shoot 41.7% from the field, 2.9% lower than the Bulldogs concede.
- Gardner-Webb is 2-5 straight up when shooting over 44.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs average 31.7 rebounds, better than the Runnin' Bulldogs by 3.4 boards per game.
- UNC Asheville is 6-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Gardner-Webb is 0-17 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Bulldogs average 8.9 offensive boards, which is 1.4 more than the Runnin' Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs are 6-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Runnin' Bulldogs are 0-14 when they fall short there.
- UNC Asheville is +1.9 in terms of rebounds per game, but Gardner-Webb is -8.3.
UNC Asheville Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/31/2026 |
Winthrop |
Away |
| 2/4/2026 |
South Carolina Upstate |
Home |
| 2/12/2026 |
Longwood |
Away |
Gardner-Webb Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/31/2026 |
Charleston Southern |
Away |
| 2/4/2026 |
Longwood |
Home |
| 2/7/2026 |
Presbyterian |
Away |