By: Michael Wayne O’Neill
Sports Editor
Wingate — The Wingate University women’s soccer team started the 2023 season strong with a 2-0 shutout win at Barton College Thursday in Wilson, N.C.
The Bulldogs (1-0) scored one goal each in both halves from junior Sascha Larsen and senior Nicole Cristy. Wingate outshot Barton College 23-to-5 and had 4 corner kicks.
“(Graduate Student) Caroline Peters perfectly crossed the ball in off of a corner kick, and I was in a position where I was able to get on the end of it and head it in,” Cristy said of the second half goal, assisted by freshman Angela Maino.
Wingate finished 11-5-4 overall last season and played in the SAC tournament championship game. The Dogs will continue their quest for a SAC title when they travel to Mt. Olive Wednesday.
Men’s start 0-2 for third straight season.
The Wingate University men’s soccer team fell to 0-2 after losing to Florida Tech, 4-1, Saturday at home. They also lost their home opener to Rollins, 3-2, Thursday.
Junior Tajay Grant netted both goals for the Bulldogs against Rollins while freshman Kosi Mefela scored the only goal for Wingate against Florida Tech.
The Bulldogs will try to get their first win of the season when they travel to Belmont Abbey Wednesday.
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