Gardner-Webb finally broke into the win column Wednesday, taking down Erskine 88-66. This was a crucial victory for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, moving their early record to 1-2 and snapping that short losing streak. Seth Brown was the undisputed catalyst, leading the charge with a monster performance.
Brown’s Scorching Night Powers the Win
Brown was lights-out for Gardner-Webb, racking up 23 points. He was efficient from the field, hitting 7 of 13 shots overall, including a solid 4 for 9 from beyond the arc. He also stayed accurate at the free-throw line, sinking 5 of 6 attempts. Brown wasn’t alone carrying the load, though. Mikhail Pocknett was a force inside, adding 18 points on 6 of 9 shooting, 6 for 8 from the line, and pulling down eight rebounds. Aaron Talbert also dropped 11 points, hitting 4 of 6 from the field with three big triples.
Erskine’s Scorers Can’t Bridge the Gap
Erskine fought hard to stay in the game, with a few players hitting double digits. Justen Goudelock led the Flying Fleet offense with 16 points. Noah Castaneda and Andres Vergara each chipped in 10 points. Despite their efforts, it just wasn’t enough to contain Gardner-Webb’s scoring surge.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs will be looking to keep this momentum rolling when they hit the road to visit South Carolina on Saturday. Getting this first win under their belt is huge, and they’ll want to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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