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”
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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”
Men’s Basketball Team Preview
2016 Wingate Men’s Basketball Team Kori Adams, Staff Writer The Wingate Men’s basketball team is now starting to prepare for the upcoming season. They have started full team practices and will be having their first game on Friday, November 11th versus Limestone College. Last season the team finished with a record of 23-10 overall andContinueContinue reading “Men’s Basketball Team Preview”
Women’s Basketball prepares for upcoming season
Winter Sports Preview: Women’s Basketball Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer Fall sports are beginning their descent as the winter sports of Wingate University begin to rise with both Wingate’s men’s and women’s basketball teams starting practice 2 weeks ago. The SAC women’s basketball champions finished out the season 24-9 after losing to Columbus State in theContinueContinue reading “Women’s Basketball prepares for upcoming season”
Wingate Soccer Preps for Last Game in Season
Number 1 Team in the Nation Preps for Last Game Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer With fall sports taking its end in the regular season, one team has been shining through it all. Wingate Men’s soccer team has reached the highest honor of ranking #1 in the nation for division 2. Wingate has a record of 13-0,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Soccer Preps for Last Game in Season”
Wingate Soccer hosts Alumni
Alumni homecoming, reflecting on the past Delaney Smith, Staff Writer October 14-15 the Wingate Soccer Program celebrated the opening of its new field house by hosting an Alumni Weekend. The festivities began Friday night with a get together at the field house and a co-ed alumni game. On Saturday between the women’s and men’s games,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Soccer hosts Alumni”
Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday
Football Season Recap Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Coach Joe Reich and the Wingate Bulldogs will make their way to Jefferson City, Tenn., at 1 p.m. this Saturday, where they will take on the Carson-Newman Eagles. Carson-Newman has moved the ball successfully in the past years against the Bulldogs, and now the Bulldogs are eager toContinueContinue reading “Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday”
