Gardner-Webb defeated Benedict College 45-0 on October 2, 2016, according to a final-score report from ESPN Philippines.
The result records a shutout victory for Gardner-Webb over Benedict College. The reported score was 45 points for Gardner-Webb and zero for Benedict College.
The game’s final score places the outcome in the record of both institutions’ athletic competition. For Gardner-Webb, the result was a 45-0 win. For Benedict College, the result was a 45-0 loss.
The available report identifies the date, the two participating institutions and the final score. It does not provide additional details about how the points were scored, individual performances, game statistics or what followed the matchup.
As a result, the score itself is the central record of the contest. Gardner-Webb’s margin of victory was 45 points, while Benedict College did not score in the reported game.
Why this matters: Results involving HBCU institutions such as Benedict College become part of the documented record of HBCU athletics. This final score preserves a clear account of Benedict College’s October 2, 2016, matchup with Gardner-Webb and gives the HBCU community a factual reference for the outcome.