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Gardner-Webb Downs North Carolina Central 88-82 - Match Report
North Carolina Central was scorched by Anthony Selden for 26 points as Gardner-Webb defeated them 88-82 in NCAA action on Friday.
Darryl Simmons II had 18 points for Gardner-Webb and Ademide Badmus chipped in with 14 points. Darryl Simmons II had 4 assists for them, while Darryl Simmons II was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
North Carolina Central got 21 points from Josh Smith in a losing cause and another 16 points from Dionte Johnson. Josh Smith contributed 5 assists for them, while Dionte Johnson had 4 rebounds.
Gardner-Webb was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Gardner-Webb won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-19.
Gardner-Webb heads into a battle against Pittsburgh. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, will have their next action against High Point.