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Simpkins leads Elon against Gardner-Webb after 21-point game

Elon Phoenix (1-1) at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-2)

Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Elon visits Gardner-Webb after TJ Simpkins scored 21 points in Elon’s 103-66 victory against the Bluefield College Rams.

Gardner-Webb went 17-16 overall last season while going 9-4 at home. The Runnin’ Bulldogs averaged 12.7 assists per game on 26.3 made field goals last season.

Elon finished 13-19 overall with a 3-11 record on the road a season ago. The Phoenix averaged 73.1 points per game last season, 13.0 on free throws and 25.8 from beyond the arc.

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