Doolittle scores two touchdowns in Gardner-Webb’s 27-20 win over Western Carolina

Gardner-Webb beats Western Carolina 27-20

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Stan Doolittle had two touchdowns and Gardner-Webb defeated Western Carolina 27-20 on Saturday.

Doolittle was 23 of 40 in the air for 265 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 30 yards and another score on 12 carries.

Phillip Peoples also had a touchdown and 43 yards on 15 carries for Gardner-Webb (2-0).

The Runnin’ Bulldogs took a 20-0 lead late into the third quarter after a touchdown pass from Doolittle to Tyson Petty and two field goals by Ryan Gates.

Western Carolina (0-2) had only 43 yards rushing. Catamounts’ quarterback Zack Jaynes was sacked four times and lost 25 yards on the ground.

Marquell Pittman, who had nine receptions for 113 yards, caught two touchdowns for Western Carolina.