North Carolina Central Eagles @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Game Leaders

242
D. RichardQB
23/46, 3 INT
242

73
J. SmithQB
5/14, 2 INT
73

79
I. TottenRB
21 CAR
79

141
J. CagleRB
23 CAR, 2 TD
141

75
T. BarnesWR
7 REC
75

43
I. GathingsWR
1 REC
43

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Team Stats
399
Total Yards
342
3
Turnovers
5
20
1st Downs
15
10-89
Penalties
5-52
2/15
3rd Down
3/13
1/5
4th Down
0/1
31:16
Possession
28:44
Game Information
Boiling Springs, NC
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 20 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-15 | 3-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 399 | 342 |
| Passing | 242 | 146 |
| Comp/Att | 23/46 | 12/24 |
| Yards per pass | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing | 157 | 196 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 10-89 | 5-52 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 31:16 | 28:44 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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