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Grapplers set regional record, fall in NCAAs

A school-record eight wrestlers placed in the East Regional hosted by Gardner-Webb, but only one qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Dustin Porter moved on to St. Louis to compete in the tournament for the third time, but was given a tough draw despite being ranked 18th nationally.

Men finish 3rd, women 4th at CCSA tournament

Seeking their first CCSA titles, the men's and women's swim teams came up a little short at the University of Georgia. The men's team came in third in its second year of existence. The women's team came in fourth - despite getting faster overall from last year - due to an overall increase in the quality of the conference.

Track and field impressive in first meet

Opening up its outdoor season for 2009, the Gardner-Webb track and field team went into Charlotte and came out with some good performances to build on. Participating in the 49er Classic at UNC-Charlotte, the Bulldogs saw a total of nine athletes set new personal best in their events.

Blue Hose team too tight for Lady Diamond Dawgs

In their first conference game, the Bulldogs were unable to get their offense going against Presbyterian. With all the scoring occurring in the top of the fifth, Presbyterian won 4-0. Christine Murray had a no-hitter through the fourth inning for Gardner-Webb before the wheels fell off.

Lady Bulldogs come up short of ticket to Big Dance

The iron was unkind to the Lady Bulldogs as Dominique Hudson's runner in the lane rolled out with no time remaining in the Big South Tournament Championship game. GWU came up just short against conference favorite Liberty, falling 51-50. Gardner-Webb entered the tournament as the sixth seed but knocked off No.

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