Winthrop Eagles Defeat Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 88-77
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Winthrop Coliseum
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Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Winthrop Eagles?
Winthrop Eagles beat Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 88-77 at Winthrop Coliseum on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Winthrop Eagles?
Winthrop Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at Winthrop Coliseum, the Winthrop Eagles secured a victory against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs with a final score of 88-77. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Winthrop improving their record to 10-8 while Gardner-Webb fell to 2-16. The Eagles have been performing well at home, holding a 4-1 record in their last five games at Winthrop Coliseum, while Gardner-Webb has struggled on the road, now sitting at 0-4 in their last four away games.
Winthrop entered this game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. The Eagles averaged 88.6 points scored and allowed 75.6 points over their last ten contests. Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, has had a tough season, recording just two wins in their last ten games and averaging 70.9 points scored while allowing 83.7 points.
The previous meetings between these two teams in the 2025 season had been closely contested, with each team winning one game. Winthrop had previously won 96-93 at home on February 1, 2025, while they lost 83-89 in an earlier matchup on January 9, 2025. This history added an extra layer of anticipation to the fixture.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this crucial game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Winthrop favored significantly with a spread of -23.5 and a moneyline of -8000, while Gardner-Webb was listed at a moneyline of 2200, indicating a strong belief in a Winthrop victory.
The game conditions were typical for a January evening in South Carolina, with the atmosphere electric as fans filled the stands to support the Eagles. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly from Winthrop, who made key plays down the stretch to secure the win. Notable scoring plays included Kody Clouet making crucial free throws and Josh Meo hitting a significant three-pointer that helped maintain the Eagles' lead.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams, with Winthrop demonstrating their offensive capabilities and Gardner-Webb continuing to search for answers as their struggles persist.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WIN -23.5 | 164.5 o -110 / u -110 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +2200 · Winthrop Eagles -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsLogan Duncomb21Winthrop Eagles
- AssistsIsaiah Wilson5Winthrop Eagles
- ReboundsLogan Duncomb10Winthrop Eagles
- PointsSpence Sims29Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
- AssistsColin Hawkins3Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
- ReboundsNaVuan Peterson7Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Recent form
Winthrop Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L288.6 scored · 75.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L70-82at Longwood LancersDec 31
- L57-87at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 28
- W107-41vs Clinton Golden BearsDec 21
- L88-90at North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 19
- W101-55vs Bob Jones BruinsDec 13
- W111-62vs Toccoa Falls EaglesDec 9
- L84-88vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 6
- W94-92at Long Island University SharksDec 3
- W101-79vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 29
- L73-80at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 26
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Last 10: 2-8Streak L270.9 scored · 83.7 allowed per game0-3 away
- L79-89vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 31
- L52-94at Tennessee VolunteersDec 21
- W105-65vs Toccoa Falls EaglesDec 18
- L57-83vs Wofford TerriersDec 16
- W77-63vs Brevard TornadosDec 13
- L84-88vs Georgia Southern EaglesDec 6
- L74-107at Queens University RoyalsDec 4
- L62-88at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 29
- L68-76vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 28
- L51-84vs Navy MidshipmenNov 26
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 31-5 | - | 15-1 |
| Winthrop | 23-11 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Radford | 16-16 | 6 | 9-7 |
| Longwood | 16-16 | 7 | 8-8 |
| UNC Asheville | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| Presbyterian | 15-18 | 8 | 7-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 15-17 | 9 | 6-10 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 13-19 | 10 | 5-11 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-29 | 14 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | Winthrop Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-57 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 12-31 | 6-25 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 24 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 26-32 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 31 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 44 |
| Fouls | 24 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 72 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-47Spence Sims makes 25-foot three point jumper (DJ Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half55-49Kareem Rozier makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half55-50Josh Meo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Spence Sims makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ace Talbert assists)
- 2nd Half58-53Kareem Rozier makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-55Kareem Rozier makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-57Logan Duncomb makes layup (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half60-57Jamias Ferere makes layup (Ace Talbert assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-59Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-60Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-61Kody Clouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-64Kody Clouet makes 27-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half62-64Colin Hawkins makes layup (Jacob Hogarth assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Isaiah Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Isaiah Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-66Curtis Williams III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-67Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Logan Duncomb makes layup (Josh Meo assists)
- 2nd Half64-70NaVuan Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70NaVuan Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-70Colin Hawkins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ace Talbert assists)
- 2nd Half68-72Logan Duncomb makes layup (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half70-72Spence Sims makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half70-73Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-74Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-76Isaiah Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half70-78Kody Clouet makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-79Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-81Isaiah Wilson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-81Ace Talbert makes layup
- 2nd Half72-82Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-83Kody Clouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-83Ace Talbert makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half75-83Ace Talbert makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-86Josh Meo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half77-86Colin Hawkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-87Kareem Rozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-88Kareem Rozier makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Winthrop Eagles, below favours Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs.
Venue
- Winthrop ColiseumRock Hill, SC
- Attendance1234
- OfficialsGrant Todey, Ernest Hamilton III, Matthew LaGanke
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