Dustin Kiggins, Staff Writer Last minute free throws led the Wingate Bulldogs (17-3, 11-2 SAC) to a fourth quarter women’s basketball win over the Catawba Indians (12-9, 10-4 SAC) at Cuddy Arena Wednesday night, 69 – 67. Senior guard Taziya Moody (Columbia, S.C.) hit two free throws in the last 13 seconds of the gameContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs win women’s hoops thriller over Indians”
Category Archives: Athletics
Hall of Fame inductions spark controversy
Shane Rich, Staff Writer As a new set of inductees swing their way into the Hall of Fame this year, the controversy over whether players such as Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens should be inducted is stirring. Should they be taken more seriously in this vote, or do they deserve to strike out? The MLBContinueContinue reading “Hall of Fame inductions spark controversy”
Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Wingate University students were silent as they gathered together on Thursday to hold a candlelight vigil for a sophomore who passed away earlier this week. Geoffrey Dawkins, a sophomore criminal justice major, passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students honored his memory by gathering together to share theContinueContinue reading “Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins”
Bulldogs beat Limestone at homecoming and claim the SAC title
(EDITOR’S UPDATE: The Bulldogs ended their regular season with a 25-17 loss at Tusculum on Saturday. But Wingate, ranked No. 16 in Division II, earned a spot in the playoffs and will host the University of West Florida in a first-round game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Irwin Belk Stadium.) Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer TheContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs beat Limestone at homecoming and claim the SAC title”
Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused
Gabby Cabrera, Staff Writer In a lecture lyceum titled, Above the law: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence in College Athletics, students were briefed about the prevalence of sexual assault in college athletics but many were left confused and disappointed, prompting university leaders to consider the need for more education. “I thought it was confusing. AllContinueContinue reading “Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused”
Bulldogs beat Newberry and rise to No.14 in National Rankings
Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Wingate– Wingate University’s football team won their eighth game of the season this Saturday in a sweeping 44-20 win against Newberry College. The win propelled the team to No. 14 in the AFCA/NCAA Division II Coaches’ top 25 poll, making it the fourth consecutive week that Wingate was ranked in theContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs beat Newberry and rise to No.14 in National Rankings”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?
The News Editing class is getting responses to this question from Wingate students this afternoon. After last night’s game the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are tied at one win each. “I know the Astros are definitely going to win. Statistically speaking, it’s time.” — Zac Ezzell, sophomore, Accounting major “I’ve never reallyContinueContinue reading “QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?”
Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking
Sarah Thurman Staff Writer After a big win at home on Saturday against UNC-Pembroke, the undefeated Wingate Bulldogs will be on the road for their next two football games. Wingate, 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the South Atlantic Conference, will travel to Salisbury to play Catawba on Saturday and to Mars Hill on Oct. 21.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking”
Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer It’s unlikely that, sometime throughout the past few days, you haven’t heard something about Hurricane Harvey. With coverage on every mass media outlet from TV to radio, news about what is being called the worst storm to hit the United States in over a decade, is being heard far and wide.ContinueContinue reading “Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students”
Wingate’s Ross getting a foothold in pro soccer
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer Wingate alumnus Callum Ross is playing very well this season for the Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League. The rookie midfielder was a member of the 2016 Division II men’s soccer national championship team for Wingate just a season ago. And he scored his first — and soContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Ross getting a foothold in pro soccer”
Wingate Triangle 