Hunter Dula pitching for the Wingate Bulldogs Staff Writer: Luke Tucker WINGATE, N.C. — The Wingate Bulldogs baseball program had quite the summer, winning the school’s first national championship in thrilling fashion against Central Missouri, then a month later saw two players agree to terms with Major League Baseball clubs. Pitcher Hunter Dula was selectedContinueContinue reading “Former Bulldogs impressing on MiLB assignments”
Category Archives: Athletics
Wingate Football wins first home game of the season
Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry The Bulldogs took victory at their first game on Sept. 2, gaining 25 first downs and 393 total offensive yards in a 30-7 win over Shaw at Irwin Belk Stadium. Kalen Clark scored the Bulldogs first touchdown of the game with 7:54 left in the first quarter. Wingate had 10 playsContinueContinue reading “Wingate Football wins first home game of the season”
WU Swim partners with BEST Crowd Management at the Bank of America Stadium
Photo taken by and courtesy of Wingate SwimmingLeft to right: Alex Smyre, Vincent Walden, Brandon Lu, Anna Miram, Grace Femano, Kate Agger, Matt Richmond, Lily Sanocki, Ryan Rabalais, and Greg Doyle Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas As one of the biggest teams on Wingate’s campus, the Men’s and Women’s swim teams are always up for lendingContinueContinue reading “WU Swim partners with BEST Crowd Management at the Bank of America Stadium”
“We Want That Legacy to Continue” – Shannon Kasprak’s Last Ride
Kasprak (left) included in SAC Player of the Year graphic from Spring 2021 season (photo: @WU_Bulldogs on Twitter) Sports Writer: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, NC — For Shannon Kasprak, it’s been an exciting four years. A Southeast Region Championship, two SAC Championships, and multiple all-conference selections stand at the top of her resume. Another accomplishment sheContinueContinue reading ““We Want That Legacy to Continue” – Shannon Kasprak’s Last Ride”
Wingate Men’s Soccer Season Preview
Sports Writers: Johann Henning Kunze, Jaxson Douglas, Faith Haren The 2021 soccer season is upon us, and it opens on Sept. 2 with the Wingate Bulldogs going against Florida Tech. For the first time in 10 years, the teams are meeting for a soccer match. Twenty-two players. Ninety minutes. One winner. Who will it be? ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Men’s Soccer Season Preview”
From student-athlete to assistant coach
Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham Some like the game, some love it, and there is a huge difference between like and love. Kerigan Farley, born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina knew from a young age that he wanted to be involved with the game of basketball. Farley came to Wingate UniversityContinueContinue reading “From student-athlete to assistant coach”
It’s that time of year: Senior Day for soccer, football, and volleyball
Staff Writer: Donny Chiarel Emotions were at an all-time high around the campus of Wingate University, as four fall sports teams had their respective ceremonies for each senior on each team. The men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, and football team totalled a number of 37 seniors that all played their last home gamesContinueContinue reading “It’s that time of year: Senior Day for soccer, football, and volleyball”
Wingate Football Sweeps UVA-Wise as they Move to 8-0
Staff Writer: Lauren Traufler Wingate University, ranked number 12, continue their perfect season as they complete their homecoming victory over the UVA-Wise Cavaliers 45-13. Wingate improves their undefeated record to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the SAC. In the first quarter, Wingate scored a total of 37 points and scored on theirContinueContinue reading “Wingate Football Sweeps UVA-Wise as they Move to 8-0”
Grad housing for student athletes?
Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham There are over a thousand graduate students enrolled at Wingate University as of the 2019-20 academic year. However, there is currently no on-campus graduate housing for student-athletes returning for their fifth year of eligibility. A problem that has occurred on campus is the fact that housing forContinueContinue reading “Grad housing for student athletes?”
Bulldogs set the bar high
Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham The Wingate Bulldogs Volleyball Team comes into the 2019 season ranked number one in the South Atlantic Conference after an impressive 32-2 record, while also winning 19 of their 20 games in conference played last season. The Bulldogs also rank among the top 25 programs in all of NCAA. ContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs set the bar high”
Wingate Triangle 