GWU’s Wrestling Coach Richard Wince Retires
By: Adam Barnes gwu-today.com Reporter While Richard Wince initially grew up in Ohio, the prestigious wrestling coach has found his home in Lattimore, N.C. for the past 22 years while serving in Gardner-Webb’s wrestling program. This past week, Wince, who was the head coach for 20 years, announced his retirement. “Ecclesiastes says there is a [...]
Wrestling falls to Ohio in Last Regular Season Matchup
By: Olivia Moody gwu-today.com Reporter Gardner-Webb’s wrestling team faced off against the University of Ohio for their last regular season meet Saturday and posted four wins, but ended up falling to the Bobcats 28-18. Gardner-Webb wrestlers were ready to take on Ohio in the regular season finale after 23 year head coach, Richard Wince, made [...]
Gardner-Webb wrestlers fall to Hoosiers Sunday night
By: Olivia Moody gwu-today.com Reporter The University of Indiana came down to Boiling Springs to take on the wrestling Bulldogs Sunday night and though the dogs fought hard, they were no match for the Hoosiers, losing 36 to 6. Redshirt-senior, 125 lb. Mike Slaughter started Gardner-Webb off with a win over Indiana, grabbing his 13th win [...]
Wrestling vs Citadel
By: Bethany Wright gwu-today.com Reporter The Gardner-Webb University wrestling team faced off against Southern Conference opponent, the Citadel, Friday night in Paul Porter Arena. Despite their efforts the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to the Citadel 36-10. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are now 1-5 in the Southern Conference and 5-10 overall so far this season. The night started out [...]
Sports Briefs
By Jonathan Myer, Adam Barnes, and Andrew Veeder GWU-today.com staff writers Tri for the Lar: The Gardner-Webb University Swim team will hold a triathlon Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Bost swimming pool with a 300-yard swim, followed by a 13-mile bike, and finishing the race with a 5k. All proceeds will benefit the Davis Lar [...]
Campus Briefs: Sports Updates
By Adam Barnes GWU-today.com staff writer Andrew Veeder GWU-today.com sports editor Intramural Basketball is winding down, with the regular season ending next week. However, a post-season tournament will be held after spring break. Also, registration for tennis and softball opened up on Wednesday, March 2. For more information on Gardner-Webb intramurals, visit imleagues.com. The Gardner-Webb’s [...]
Grapplin’ Dawgs fall to Spartans of Greensboro 37-6
By Andrew Veeder GWU-today.com sports editor The Grapplin’ Bulldogs hit the mats for the last time this season in a losing effort to UNC Greensboro; the final score 37-6. However, GWU was able to pick up two victories in the 141 and 157 pound weight classes, respectfully. Redshirt sophomore Richie Spicel defeated Greensboro’s Michael Crowely [...]
Grapplin’ Dawgs fall to UT Chattanooga 29-9 in home opener
By Johnathan Myer GWU-today.com staff writer The Gardner-Webb wrestling team lost to the University of Tennessee Chattanooga 24-9 in their home opener on Sunday. The Bulldogs started strong, taking a 9-5 lead after the winning three of the first four matches, but had a difficult time handling the rest of Chattanooga’s lineup; losing the next five weight classes and [...]
