Wingate University freshman forward Samantha Leonard (Conowingo, Md.) had three goals and an assist to lead the Bulldogs to three victories over the past week. Wingate is now 4-2-2 overall and 3-1 in the SAC, tied atop the league standings.Â
Leonard scored her first collegiate goal late in the first half Wednesday at #10 Catawba. With the Bulldogs leading by one with six minutes remaining in the second half, Leonard served a perfect cross in front of the net to classmate Taylor Leyble, who scored to make it 3-1. Leonard scored her second goal of the night 21 seconds later to secure the Wingate victory.
Leonard capped her week with her third career goal Monday in a 7-0 win against Mount Olive. She ranks third on the team with three goals and seven points, doing all her damage on just six shots, four of which have been on goal.Â
