Gardner-Webb hosts Elon following Simpkins’ 21-point game

Elon Phoenix (1-1) at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-2)

Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Elon plays Gardner-Webb after TJ Simpkins scored 21 points in Elon’s 103-66 win over the Bluefield College Rams.

Gardner-Webb finished 17-16 overall with a 9-4 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Runnin’ Bulldogs averaged 5.9 steals, 2.4 blocks and 11.1 turnovers per game last season.

Elon went 13-19 overall last season while going 3-11 on the road. The Phoenix allowed opponents to score 75.4 points per game and shot 45.7% from the field last season.

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