Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
| Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | Gardner–Webb University |
| Conference | Big South Conference (primary) SoCon (wrestling) ASUN (swimming & diving) |
| NCAA | Division I (FCS) |
| Athletic director | Andrew Goodrich |
| Location | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Varsity teams | 22 |
| Football stadium | Ernest W. Spangler Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Paul Porter Arena |
| Baseball stadium | John Henry Moss Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Greene–Harbison Stadium |
| Mascot | Mac the Bulldog |
| Nickname | Runnin' Bulldogs |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Website | gwusports |
The Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent Gardner–Webb University, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Gardner–Webb participates in 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division I level. The school's programs are a part of the Big South Conference. Known as the Bulldogs going back to 1922, costumed mascots, registered athletic marks and Gardner-Webb University live mascots have all been featured.
Athletic marks have been rebranded on at least three occasions. A hand-drawn mark was used in different variations between the 1960s–1980s. In 1987, a new logo was launched featuring a runnin' bulldog with a red jersey and arched lettering (representing the historic landmark -Huggins Memorial Arch). The initial design used the letters GWC (Gardner-Webb College). In 1993, that was changed to GWU, when Gardner-Webb gained "university" status. In April 2022, after eight-months of research and integration, the university launched its current mark, which serves as both a tribute to previous logos and a companion piece to the school's live mascot "Bo."
Gardner–Webb has also produced many notable athletes and coaches, including: Artis Gilmore, Gerry Vaillancourt, John Drew, Eddie Lee Wilkins, Jim Washburn, Blake Lalli, Jim Maxwell, Gabe Wilkins, Cara Saunders, and Brian Johnston.