Game Info

Friday, Jan. 29 -- VS Gardner Webb (6-9) (5-5) (Paul Porter Arena) 7:00 PM

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Saturday, Jan. 30 -- VS Gardner Webb (6-9) (5-5) (Paul Porter Arena) 5:00 PM

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The High Point University men's basketball team (4-9) (2-6) travels to Boiling Springs to take on Gardner Webb (6-9) (5-5) as the Big South schedule changes and evolves throughout 2021. The two-game Big South series starts on Friday (Jan. 29) and continuing Saturday (Jan. 30). Friday's game will start at 7:00 PM while Saturday's game will tip at 5:00 PM and both will be streamed on ESPN+.

Matchup History

• HPU is a 14-14 against Gardner Webb since becoming a D-1 program in 1999.
• The last time the two teams met was last season on Feb 10, 2020, Eric Coleman Jr. was the leading scorer for the Purple and White against the Runnin' Bulldogs with 13 points and four rebounds. Gardner Webb won 86-55.
• The Panthers are 5-7 all-time against Gardner Webb when playing Paul Porter Arena.

Across the Bench

• The Runnin' Bulldogs are led by head coach Tim Craft who has achieved tremendous success in his time in Boiling Springs. Craft led GWU to the NCAA Tournament in the 2018-19 season. Craft is in his eighth season.
• The Panthers are led in scoring by Lance Terry he averages 15.5 points per game. He has appeared and started in six games. Jaheam Cornwall has started in all 15 games for Gardner Webb while averaging 13.1 points per game. Cornwall scored a game-high 21 points in the win in his last time out against Charleston Southern.
• The Runnin' Bulldogs are ranked 25th in the nation in blocks per game as they average 4.9. Ludovic Dufeal leads the team in blocks as he has 33 on the season.

Panther Notes

The Wright One

John-Michael Wright scored nearly 20 points in both nights against PC on Sunday (Jan. 24) and Monday (Jan. 25). He scored 19 points in the win on Sunday. On Monday, Wright scored 22 points against the Blue Hose.

Flowers Power

The Sophomore had a big weekend following his number one play on SportsCenter.  Ahmil Flowers scored a career-high 20 points against PC powering HPU to the victory on Sunday afternoon.

Double-Digit Dell

His double-digit performance on Monday night marked his seventh double-digit conference game performance. Lydell Elmore has started and played in all eight of HPU's conference contests.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

The Panthers' series against Charleston Southern has been moved to February 11 and 12th. The HPU men's basketball team will now travel to Gardner Webb this weekend and take on the Runnin' Bulldogs on Friday and Saturday (Jan. 29, Jan. 30) on the road in Boiling Springs. Both games against Gardner Webb will be streamed on ESPN+. The Charleston Southern games will remain in the Millis Center for the dates of Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.

Panther Dunk Counter

Throughout the entire 2019-20 season, the Panthers totaled 24 dunks. After thirteen games, the Panthers already have surpassed that total with 25 jams on this season.

Flydell

Elmore has 16 dunks so far this season for The Purple and White, which leads the squad for jams made.

Tubby All-Time Wins Tracker

Coach Tubby Smith has 626 wins which currently ranks him 35th all-time in wins amongst D-1 coaches.

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