By Stanley Hayes Contributing Writer The fledgling Wingate men’s beach volleyball program is gearing up for a challenging weekend at the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge at Stevenson University in Maryland this weekend (Sept. 19-21). The USA Volleyball-sanctioned event will feature some of the nation’s top college talent and the Bulldogs will be facing players fromContinueContinue reading “Men’s beach volleyball team set for big challenge in Maryland”
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Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game
By Cayden Acord Staff Writer Picture Credit: mlb.com “The Wingate University Baseball program will never be the same.” Those were the words spoken by Los Angeles Angels play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo Tuesday night following a game that made Wingate history. Angels pitcher Mitch Farris walked into Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City ready to make hisContinueContinue reading “Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game”
Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
From staff reports Taylor dunks during a competitive season for the Bulldogs. The Wingate men’s basketball team has lost seven players to the transfer portal, including Division 2 All-American Kendall Taylor, according to recruiting website Verbal Commits. Taylor, a 6-5 forward with one year of eligibility remaining who led the Bulldogs in points (24.4 perContinueContinue reading “Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal”
International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet
By Andrea Maldini Triangle Contributing Writer A group of international student-athletes on the Wingate track and field team came together to help a teammate achieve her goal in a display of true sportsmanship and camaraderie on Feb. 22. At the Last Chance Meet at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, sophomore French distance runner Manon CadyContinueContinue reading “International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet”
Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball
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”
‘Forward thinking’ alum Givens was obvious choice to lead new beach volleyball program
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”
Recent D1 portal additions from Wingate flourish at Georgia Southern and Stetson
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”
‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete
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”
High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon
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”
Wingate to build four beach volleyball courts near softball field for new team’s debut NCAA campaign
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”
