Gardner-Webb storms back with big second half to down No. 24 Elon Devron Harper with a punt return for a TD as Gardner-Webb upsets #24 Elon (Source: Jeff Sochko/GWUPhotos.com) By Gardner-Webb Athletics | February 28, 2021 at 12:10 AM EST - Updated February 28 at 12:10 AM
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BOILING SPRINGS â Gardner-Webb stormed back from a 17-0 deficit to beat No. 24 Elon, 42-20, and win head coach Tre Lambâs collegiate debut on Saturday afternoon in Spangler Stadium.
The Runninâ Bulldogs (1-0) technically played in front of a sellout crowd of 2,700 â with capacity in Spangler Stadium limited to 30 percent in its spring opener. The home crowd enjoyed a spirited rally by the home team, which outscored the Phoenix (1-1) 35-0 after halftime and pulled away.