Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs men's basketball

The Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs men's basketball team is the men's college basketball team that represents Gardner–Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, United States. The school's team competes in the Big South Conference. They made their first NCAA tournament in 2019 by winning their first Big South tournament.[2]

Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
2024–25 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs men's basketball team
UniversityGardner–Webb University
Head coachJeremy Luther (1st season)
ConferenceBig South
LocationBoiling Springs, North Carolina
ArenaPaul Porter Arena
(capacity: 5,000)
NicknameRunnin' Bulldogs
ColorsRed and black[1]
   
NCAA tournament appearances
2000*, 2019
*at Division II level
Conference tournament champions
Big South: 2019
Conference regular season champions
A-Sun: 2005

Postseason

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NCAA Division I Tournament results

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The Runnin' Bulldogs have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament one time. They have a record of 0–1. Their 2018–2019 season is the subject of a documentary titled The Dancin’ Bulldogs which was released on October 16, 2020.[3]

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
2019 #16 First Round #1 Virginia L 56–71

NCAA Division II Tournament results

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The Runnin' Bulldogs have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament one time. Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2000 Regional Quarterfinals Georgia College & State L 81–92

CBI results

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The Runnin' Bulldogs have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2015 First Round Colorado L 78–87

CIT results

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The Runnin' Bulldogs have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2013 First Round Eastern Kentucky L 62–69

Notable former players

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References

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  1. ^ "Gardner-Webb Colors". April 28, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  3. ^ "THE DANCIN' BULLDOGS". THE DANCIN' BULLDOGS. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  4. ^ "GWU SPORTS".
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