The Gardner-Webb women's basketball team is set to kick off the Big South Conference Tournament against UNC Asheville, with the game scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Qubein Center in High Point, North Carolina.

The Big Picture

Gardner-Webb aims to secure a victory in the postseason opener and advance to face High Point University in the quarterfinals after two previous Big South Tournament wins in 2011 and 2023.

By the Numbers
  • Gardner-Webb has a 6-23 record, while UNC Asheville holds a 10-19 record.
  • Ashley Hawkins leads Gardner-Webb, ranking in the top five in six statistical categories with notable achievements such as Big South's Newcomer of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
State of Play
  • The upcoming game marks the 44th meeting between Gardner-Webb and UNC Asheville, with Gardner-Webb leading the all-time series 28-15.
  • Gardner-Webb won the most recent matchup against UNC Asheville, 80-65, on Feb. 24.
  • UNC Asheville secured their first win over Gardner-Webb since 2019 earlier this season with a 72-58 victory on Jan. 31.
What's Next

The outcome of the game will determine Gardner-Webb's advancement to the quarterfinals to face High Point University in the Big South Conference Tournament.

Bottom Line

Gardner-Webb women's basketball faces UNC Asheville in the Big South Tournament opener with aspirations to replicate past tournament successes and elevate their performance led by standout player Ashley Hawkins.