By Fernanda Castillo Huerta Staff Writer Assistant Athletic Director Dominique Maneice, who was responsible for overseeing digital content for the Wingate athletic department’s social media platforms and the school’s athletics website, stepped down last month to take on a similar role at Queens University of Charlotte, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and collaboration. TheContinueContinue reading “Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department”
Category Archives: Athletics
The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness
The Wingate field hockey team is off to a 3-1 start this year thanks in part to key contributions by international student-athletes from South Africa, Germany and The Netherlands. By Samantha Pearson Wingate Triangle contributing writer As Wingate University welcomes students for the new academic year, international students are facing a particularly challenging transition beingContinueContinue reading “The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness”
With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL
By: Maya Van HeystWingate Triangle contributor The introduction of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights has opened up money-making opportunities for NCAA student-athletes over the last two years, and while much attention has been focused on Division 1 programs, the impact of NIL is now reaching down to many Division 2 schools, including Wingate University.NILContinueContinue reading “With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL”
Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings
By: Cayden AcordSports Editor Hamza Chahid After strong fall and winter seasons that included a national championship in men’s cross country and an individual NCAA indoor track title from Hamza Chahid in the 5,000 meters, the Wingate’s athletic program has climbed to third in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings. The Learfield Directors’ Cup isContinueContinue reading “Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings”
Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona
By: Keely HastyTriangle Contributor The Wingate University cheerleading team is headed to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete on the biggest stage in the cheerleading world April 11-13 at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) College Nationals. The NCA hosts one of the two collegiate cheerleading competitions that happen in the United States. Teams nationwide are splitContinueContinue reading “Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona”
Wingate’s inaugural acrobatics and tumbling squad hits the ground running
Wingate has debuted its 25th NCAA-sanctioned sport this spring in the form of an acrobatics and tumbling team, an athletic competition that head coach Kandyce Blocker says has a unique edge that Bulldog fans will enjoy.
A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor As the fall season continues on, we have reached peak football season. The National Football League (NFL) has just passed the halfway point of their season and college football is gearing up for some big title games come December. For those of you who are not yet familiar with football,ContinueContinue reading “A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!”
Men’s hoops streaking: Bulldogs win sixth straight heading into Cuddy showdown of SAC unbeatens Wednesday night
By Triangle sports staff The Wingate men’s basketball team won its sixth straight game Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena, beating Tusculum 87-78 to remain unbeaten at 5-0 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Bulldogs, who are 10-3 overall, will battle fellow league unbeaten Catawba (7-1, 5-0 SAC) at home Wednesday night in a game forContinueContinue reading “Men’s hoops streaking: Bulldogs win sixth straight heading into Cuddy showdown of SAC unbeatens Wednesday night”
New Wingate head football coach Jordan looking forward to sharing season with son
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE — Rashaan Jordan is the next head football coach at Wingate University, but another opportunity waits for him before the 2024 season. He will have the “once in a lifetime” opportunity to coach his son, defensive tackle Malik Jordan (5-foot-11, 275 pounds) his senior season. A 2021 PorterContinueContinue reading “New Wingate head football coach Jordan looking forward to sharing season with son”
Coming off dominating SAC and regional performances, Wingate men’s cross country eyeing first national title
By: Aaliyah Shelton Staff Writer The nationally second-ranked Wingate men’s cross country team is looking to cap off its best-ever season with a national title Nov. 18 at the NCAA National Championships in Joplin, Mo., after thoroughly dominating the competition in conference and regional meets over the last two weeks.Wingate won its third consecutive SouthContinueContinue reading “Coming off dominating SAC and regional performances, Wingate men’s cross country eyeing first national title”
