Wingate University Athletics

Wingate redshirt senior linebacker Richie Kazazian (Apex, N.C.) returned three fumbles for 117 yards and one touchdown as the Bulldogs opened South Atlantic Conference play with a 42-13 victory at Brevard Saturday night.

Kazazian recorded a 94-yard fumble return in the second quarter, setting up a Matthew Sierk field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Wingate team captain scored a touchdown on a 23-yard fumble recovery. Kazazian had five tackles (two solo, three assists) in addition to his three fumble returns Saturday.