The High Point Panthers secured a convincing 112-87 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, with Rob Martin leading the charge with 21 points on 8-12 shooting, including 3-5 from beyond the arc. The Panthers' 112-point outing marked their highest scoring total in the last 5 games, with an impressive 64 points scored in the second half. High Point's record now stands at 24-4, while Gardner-Webb falls to 3-24. The 25-point margin of victory was just shy of the predicted 36.5-point spread, but still a dominant performance by the Panthers.
Rob Martin's 21 Points Marked His 15th Double-Figure Scoring Performance of the Season
The High Point Panthers took control from the opening tip, scoring 48 points in the first half to Gardner-Webb's 37. The Runnin' Bulldogs struggled to contain High Point's offense, which shot 51.9% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range. Gardner-Webb's Jacob Hudson led his team with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers' balanced attack. High Point's 64 second-half points were fueled by 12-20 shooting from beyond the arc, with Rob Martin and Terry Anderson combining for 7-11 from three. The Panthers' 25-point victory marked their 10th win by 20 or more points this season, with an average margin of victory of 22.1 points in those games.
Rob Martin and Jacob Hudson were the top performers in this matchup, with Martin scoring 21 points on 8-12 shooting and Hudson contributing 20 points for Gardner-Webb. Terry Anderson added 17 points for High Point, while Ace Talbert and Colin Hawkins scored 17 and 15 points, respectively, for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Cam'Ron Fletcher chipped in with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the Panthers, who had 5 players score in double figures. High Point's balanced attack was too much for Gardner-Webb to handle, with the Panthers assisting on 24 of their 38 made field goals.
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The High Point Panthers shot 51.9% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range, making 16-38 from beyond the arc. Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, shot 41.9% from the field and 30.8% from three. The Panthers outrebounded the Runnin' Bulldogs 34-26, with Cam'Ron Fletcher leading the way with 6 rebounds. High Point also committed just 10 turnovers, while Gardner-Webb turned the ball over 14 times. The Panthers' 24 assists on 38 made field goals marked their highest assist total in the last 3 games.
The CHD Scout predicted a High Point victory by 36.5 points, and while the actual margin of victory was 25 points, the prediction was still correct. The model accurately forecasted a dominant performance by the Panthers, who have now won 10 games by 20 or more points this season. The predicted score of 60-96 was not entirely accurate, but the model's assessment of High Point's superiority was spot on. The Panthers' 112-point outing was a reflection of their potent offense, which has averaged 84.5 points per game over the last 5 contests.
This victory marked a Quadrant 4 win for the High Point Panthers, who improved their record to 24-4. The loss was a Quadrant 2 defeat for the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, who fell to 3-24. High Point's NET ranking remains at 72, while Gardner-Webb's NET ranking stays at 363. The Panthers' resume continues to grow, with 10 wins by 20 or more points and a 14-2 record against Quadrant 3 and 4 opponents. Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with just 3 wins in their last 15 games.
The High Point Panthers will face the Radford Highlanders on February 18, while the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs will take on the Campbell Fighting Camels on February 17. Both games matters in determining the teams' seeding in their respective conference tournaments.