BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Ingram ran for a 7-yard touchdown to cap a long scoring drive in the fourth quarter and Bridger Jones added a 45-yard field goal late to help Wofford beat Gardner-Webb 21-20 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Ingram scored with 13:10 left to cap a 10-play, 83-yard drive that pulled the Terriers within 20-18. Jay Billingsley’s field-goal attempt for Gardner-Webb was blocked before Jones’ field goal with 5:50 remaining. Jones also made a 47-yarder in the second quarter.
Amari Odom was 22-of-35 passing for 260 yards with a touchdown for Wofford. J.T. Smith Jr. added 47 of the Terriers’ 119 yards on the ground.
Gardner-Webb’s Tyler Ridell completed 18 of 28 passes for 238 yards. Edward Saydee, who rushed for 46 yards, ran for a 32-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage for the Bulldogs in the second half that stretched their lead to 20-11.
