UNCG Women’s Basketball Never Trails in 64-47 Victory
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women’s basketball team took a 64-47 victory from Gardner-Webb Sunday afternoon in Fleming Gymnasium to remain undefeated at home. The Spartans never allowed the Runnin’ Bulldogs to lead in the game.
The last time UNCG started off a season 4-0 at home was in 2018-19.
HOW IT HAPPENED
A three-point jumper from Isys Grady put UNCG on the board first in the game and started a 12-2 run for the Spartans in the first frame. The Spartans used 80-percent (4-for-5) shooting from behind the arc to propel them past the Running’ Bulldogs in the first quarter. Back-to-back three’s from Nasia Powell and Kennedy Simpson allowed the Spartans lead by 14, 22-8 at the end of the first quarter.
UNCG continued to outscore the Runnin’ Bulldogs 13-7 in the second quarter to head into the break, 35-15.
Gardner-Webb found its stride coming out of the half to start things off with a 6-2 run over UNCG. However, UNCG responded with a 12-2 run to maintain the lead. With a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, a layup from Ayanna Khalfani gave UNCG its biggest advantage of the game with a 51-25 lead over the Bulldogs. The Spartans headed into the final quarter on top, 54-32.
The Bulldogs were able to outscore the Spartans 15-10 in the final quarter, but it wouldn’t be enough for the visiting team to come back.
BY THE NUMBERS
Khalfani and Jayde Gamble led the Spartans in scoring with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Khalis Cain was three points shy of a double-double after capturing seven points and 10 rebounds.
Khalfani tied Cain with 10 boards.
Powell led the Spartans by going 3-for-4 from behind the arc.
Gamble recorded a new career game high of two blocks and added five dimes and three steals.
RECORDS
UNCG: 5-2
Gardner-Webb: 0-6
UP NEXT
The Spartans will close out their three-game homestand by hosting Coastal Carolina on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. in Fleming Gymnasium. To purchase tickets for any home games for the 2023-24 UNCG women’s basketball season, click here to learn more or call the UNCG Athletics Ticket Office at (336) 334-3250.
Courtesy of Emma White
Strategic Communications Coordinator
UNC Greensboro