Bulldogs Men’s Tennis cruise to sweep at Carson-Newman

JT Stokes, Staff Writer The 24th-ranked Bulldog Men’s Tennis team remain perfect in league play with a resounding 9-0 victory at Carson-Newman University in South Atlantic Conference men’s tennis action Saturday afternoon. The team improves to 10-3 overall and 3-0 in conference play. The 11th-ranked Wingate men’s doubles team of Daniel Belsito and Josh DuToit remained greatContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs Men’s Tennis cruise to sweep at Carson-Newman”

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”

Wingate Women’s Golf Recap

Philip Harris, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Golf team has been the model of consistency this season, earning their way to No. 11 in the Golf Stat NCAA Division II rankings. The team came in fourth in the Battle at Old South at UNC-Pembroke, their first tournament of the season; they finished with aContinueContinue reading “Wingate Women’s Golf Recap”

Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals

Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Basketball team, ranked #21, (24-4) took an early lead against the Newberry Wolves (16-12) as Danasia Witherspoon scored for the Bulldogs within the first 30 seconds of play. The Bulldogs would never relinquish their lead, winning 65-42. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulldogs foundContinueContinue reading “Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals”

Local ministry prepares community for threat of war

Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer MONROE – The threat of war with North Korea is becoming increasingly real and a local thrift store in Monroe, NC is starting preparations to help the community by gathering clothing and farming materials needed if panic should arise. Crystal Oliver, manager of Good Steward Ministries (GSM), sat down with herContinueContinue reading “Local ministry prepares community for threat of war”

Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,ContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation”

WU overtakes Catawba in overtime to win SAC quarterfinal thriller

  Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer  It is safe to say that Wednesday’s South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals matchup between the third-seeded Bulldogs of Wingate University and the sixth-seeded Indians of Catawba College was not for the faint of heart. The Bulldogs were able to come away with a hard-fought victory over the IndiansContinueContinue reading “WU overtakes Catawba in overtime to win SAC quarterfinal thriller”

Bulldogs top L-R to open SAC women’s basketball tournament

  Maggie Smith, Staff Writer  The Wingate Bulldogs beat the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears 56-46 at Cuddy Arena on Wednesday night to advance to the South Atlantic Conference women’s basketball semifinals. Wingate has a 23-5 overall record, while Lenoir Rhyne ended their season with a 17-12 overall record. Junior center Marta Miscenko had a double-double with 16ContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs top L-R to open SAC women’s basketball tournament”

Men’s soccer makes history as National Champions

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”

Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks

Professors have lives too??? Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer As one of the piano instructors for the Wingate University Music Department, Dr. David Brooks, is able to show his musical ability as well as share his ability with his students. He started at Wingate three years ago and has been here ever since. Where are youContinueContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks”