Bulldogs start 2018 in dominant fashion, shutout Johnson C. Smith 36-0

Brendan Shriver, Sports Editor In the first-ever Thursday night home football game at Irwin Belk Stadium, Wingate recorded 9 sacks and held the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls to 123 yards in a 36-0 shutout. “It was pretty cool to be part of the first Thursday night home game,” Wingate Head Football Coach JoeContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs start 2018 in dominant fashion, shutout Johnson C. Smith 36-0”

Football to host seven home games this fall

Crystal Fuller, Staff Writer Wingate University Athletics Director Steve Poston and Head Football Coach Joe Reich announced the 2018 Wingate Football schedule in March. For the first time since 2002, Wingate University’s football team will have the upperhand of playing seven home games. Coach Reich explained how the Bulldogs got lucky, “When we look forContinueContinue reading “Football to host seven home games this fall”

Wingate Basketball program growing despite tough finish

Shane Rich, Staff Writer The Wingate Men’s Basketball team looks towards the future as their season came to a close on March 3 in a loss to No. 1 seed Lincoln Memorial by a score of 76-46 in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament semifinal game in Greenville, S.C. Despite their 15-15 record this year, theContinueContinue reading “Wingate Basketball program growing despite tough finish”

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”