Category Archives: Athletics

From staff reports Wingate senior Kendall Taylor put together one of the greatest seasons in Bulldogs basketball history this year, finishing as the fifth-leading scorer in NCAA Division 2 basketball while averaging a school-record 24.4 points per game and leading the nation in made free throws with 201.  The 6-5, 210-pound forward from Sacramento, Calif.,ContinueContinue reading “Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball”

By Kassidy Robinson Triangle contributing writer When Wingate University announced women’s beach volleyball as its 26th intercollegiate sport last January, Hannah Givens was the obvious choice to be the program’s first head coach. A 2019 graduate of WU and former standout for the Bulldogs’ indoor volleyball team, she brought a unique set of credentials fromContinueContinue reading “‘Forward thinking’ alum Givens was obvious choice to lead new beach volleyball program”

By Laron Warner Triangle contributing writer The NCAA transfer portal has changed the landscape of college athletics, offering athletes new opportunities to find the best fit for their skills and aspirations. Introduced in 2018, the portal was designed to highlight the transfer process, giving players a chance to seek new teams at various institutions. WhileContinueContinue reading “Recent D1 portal additions from Wingate flourish at Georgia Southern and Stetson”

By Breya Busby  Triangle contributing writer Vorawuth Pattrakulchai, better known as “Pun-Pun” to his many friends and teammates on the Wingate University campus, makes waves in the WU Natatorium—where as the school’s only dual-sport athlete you’ll find him practicing with the men’s swimming and triathlon teams—but he’s also made a splash in the classroom, whereContinueContinue reading “‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete”

By Brent Surratt Triangle contributing writer In the early morning hours, the hum of stationary bike wheels fills the training room at the Wingate University triathlon house, a residential brick ranch dwelling known as the “House of Tri” at the corner of North Main Street and Old Williams Road.  Carla Larrabeiti Sweat drips from theContinueContinue reading “High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon”

By Kassidy Robinson and Evan Xiong Wingate Triangle contributing writers The Wingate Athletic Department has announced plans to begin construction of four sand volleyball courts in January for the inaugural women’s beach volleyball team that will begin its first season of play in the spring. The courts will be located next to the Wingate SoftballContinueContinue reading “Wingate to build four beach volleyball courts near softball field for new team’s debut NCAA campaign”