Maggie Smith, Staff Writer At 24 years old, most people are still figuring out what they want to do in life. At 24 years old most people have big dreams that seem impossible. However, for some 24 year olds, like Gary Hamill, a career is put before them and they go with it. Credit byContinueContinue reading “Gary Hamill Reaches 25 Years as Head Coach for Wingate University”
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Grisillo makes transition from player to coach
Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer WINGATE, N.C.—-The newest face on the Wingate University women’s basketball bench is graduate assistant coach Katelyn Grisillo, who joined the Bulldog family and coaching staff late last summer. Grisillo joins the elite coaching duo of WU first year full-time assistant coach Celeste Stewart and fifth-year head coach Ann Hancock. Stewart knowsContinueContinue reading “Grisillo makes transition from player to coach”
Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s men’s basketball got revenge on the Tusculum Pioneers Saturday, January 28, after losing to them earlier in the season. The bulldogs faced the pioneers back in November losing 98-101, this time they prevailed over the Pioneers with a 84-67 win. The bulldogs were lead to their victory by seniorContinueContinue reading “Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers”
Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory
Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, NC- On Saturday, January 2, the Wingate University Women’s Basketball team hosted Tusculum College gaining their fourth consecutive victory. Marta Miscenko (Riga, Latvia), junior center, led the Bulldogs to victory with 16 points, followed closely by Danasia Witherspoon (Hickory, N.C.) who scored 13 points and led the game in rebounds,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory”
McGee Fitness Center Dedication
Tia Randolph, Staff Writer “If you build it, we will come!” Dr. Sylvia Little-Sweat said in the spirit of the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams”. The glow of the captivating chandelier, reminiscent of the conjoined Olympic rings, as well as the open, optimistic atmosphere of the building invites students and faculty to do just that. At fourContinueContinue reading “McGee Fitness Center Dedication”
Men’s soccer makes history as National Champions
It’s the first national sports title for Bulldogs Kori Adams, Staff Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo.—–The Wingate men’s soccer team made history this Saturday night winning the Division II national championship. The top ranked Bulldogs were led by All-American Jon Ander who scored two goals to force Wingate to a 2-0 victory over the University ofContinueContinue reading “Men’s soccer makes history as National Champions”
Wingate football finishes 8-3, takes 2nd place in SAC
End of Football Season, the Start of Prepping for next Season Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Coach Joe Reich and the Wingate Bulldogs came up short in the South Atlantic Conference championship game on Nov. 12 against the Newberry Wolves 22-27. Wingate senior running back Blake Hayes rushed 27 times for 165 yards and two touchdownsContinueContinue reading “Wingate football finishes 8-3, takes 2nd place in SAC”
Recent Wingate Grad Transitions through Athletic Dept.
Transitions from Grad to Coaching to Athletic Administration Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C.—-Previous Wingate University assistant football coach Max Wolfe began his first year as a member of the WU Athletic Administrative team in the fall of 2016. Wolfe spent the 2015 Bulldog football season on head coach Joe Reich’s staff as an assistantContinueContinue reading “Recent Wingate Grad Transitions through Athletic Dept.”
The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game
Wingate Volleyball Loses region opener in 5 Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs went down to USC-Aiken to play their Southeast Regional game in the NCAA tournament after they were fresh off winning their 10th South Atlantic Conference tournament in 11 seasons. They faced a close foe in the conference, the royals ofContinueContinue reading “The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game”
Twitter reaches an all time high for Wingate sports
@WU_Bulldogs is “Twitter-Famous” Tyler Smith, Staff Writer Bulldogs hit 5,000 followers on Twitter and become verified. Every August Wingate University opens its doors to students once again, and fall sports begin their quest towards clinching SAC championships and region titles. This September, it was the Sports Information Department that clinched bragging rights for their ownContinueContinue reading “Twitter reaches an all time high for Wingate sports”
Wingate Triangle 