High Point Panthers extend winning streak to 8 games

Rob Martin scores 21 points in 112-87 victory over Gardner-Webb

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The High Point Panthers men's basketball team defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 112-87 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 8 games. Rob Martin led the Panthers with 21 points in the victory.

Why it matters

High Point's strong start to the season has them positioned well in their conference standings, putting them on track for a potential postseason berth. The win over Gardner-Webb continues their momentum and demonstrates the team's offensive firepower.

The details

In the lopsided victory, High Point shot the ball efficiently, making 42 of their 68 field goal attempts (61.8%) and 12 of 26 three-pointers (46.2%). Rob Martin was the leading scorer for the Panthers, pouring in 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting. High Point also dominated the rebounding battle, out-rebounding Gardner-Webb 38 to 26.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Rob Martin

A player for the High Point Panthers men's basketball team who scored 21 points in the victory over Gardner-Webb.

High Point Panthers

The men's basketball team from High Point University that extended their winning streak to 8 games with the win over Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

The men's basketball team from Gardner-Webb University that lost to High Point 112-87.

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The takeaway

High Point's dominant offensive performance and continued winning ways have them positioned as a team to watch in their conference as the season progresses. Their ability to score in bunches and control the glass against Gardner-Webb suggests they have the tools to make a run at a postseason berth.