Maggie Smith, Staff Writer During the 2016 season, the Wingate Bulldogs Softball team finished 32-16 overall and 15-7 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Bulldogs lost six seniors, who were also key players. The Bulldogs lost seniors, Mellena Helms, Emily Usiak, Taylor Laskey, Shannen Adams, Jordan Wilson, and Stacey Houser. Mellena Helms lead the teamContinueContinue reading “Wingate Softball team is looking to Rebuild in the 2017 Season”
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Women’s basketball beats Carson-Newman on Senior Day at Cuddy
Cierra Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University Women’s Basketball Team had the long-awaited rematch with the Carson-Newman Eagles, Saturday, February 18 after a win against the team that resulted in overtime back in early January. The previous game that took place on January 7, at Carson-Newman left the bulldogs with a 80-75 point win, while theContinueContinue reading “Women’s basketball beats Carson-Newman on Senior Day at Cuddy”
‘Dogs 3rd baseman Barnette loves outdoors, the Braves
Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Colby Barnette is a senior third baseman for the baseball team here at Wingate University. Barnette a resident of Monroe, N.C began his baseball career playing T-ball at age four. Barnette attended Piedmont high school. During his tenure he was a star for their baseball team collecting two Conference Player ofContinueContinue reading “‘Dogs 3rd baseman Barnette loves outdoors, the Braves”
‘DOGS UPSET SIXTH-RANKED QUEENS IN THRILLER
Trey Lower, Staff Writer Wingate, NC- The Wingate University Men’s basketball team continued its impressive run with an 86-79 upset of then-ranked #6 Queens on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs, which had upset the Royals in Charlotte less than a month earlier, completed a season sweep, and have handed Queens there two only losses of theContinueContinue reading “‘DOGS UPSET SIXTH-RANKED QUEENS IN THRILLER”
How students are reacting to the new McGee Center
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer As you walk in the big glass doors, you enter the spacious lobby. On your left, you see students lifting weights as if they’re bodybuilders and above you see an occasional faculty member walking on the track. The new fitness center is up and running as it opened officially last Friday.ContinueContinue reading “How students are reacting to the new McGee Center”
Gary Hamill Reaches 25 Years as Head Coach for Wingate University
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”
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”
