Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University head men’s and women’s tennis coach Michael Cabana announces two changes to the upcoming Bulldog tennis schedules. The Wingate men’s and women’s tennis twin bill at Johnson C. Smith scheduled for today (Thursday, Feb. 16) has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather. The Bulldogs and the Golden Bulls will play tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 17) at 2:30 p.m.
 
In addition, Wingate teams will host NCAA Division II Southeast Region foe North Georgia on Thursday, March 15. The first serve is slated for 1 p.m. The matches between the Bulldogs and the Saints were originally scheduled for Feb. 5.
 
Wingate visits Erskine College Monday, Feb. 20 (2:30 p.m.) for two critical region matches. The Bulldogs start South Atlantic Conference play Tuesday, Feb. 28, hosting Lenoir-Rhyne University at 2:30 p.m.
 
WINGATE UNIVERSITY
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a comprehensive university with more than 2,500 students on three campuses in Wingate, Matthews and Hendersonville, N.C. The university offers 34 undergraduate majors, 37 minors and career concentrations, numerous pre-professional programs, graduate degrees in business, accounting, physician assistant studies and sports administration and doctorates in pharmacy and education.
 
Wingate students gain the tools and support they need to excel in academics and apply that learning toward an extraordinary career and life. The campus community offers in-class learning, out-of-class experiences, strong mentors, a competitive yet caring environment and rewarding community service opportunities for a complete educational experience.
 
Bulldog student-athletes compete in 19 NCAA Division II sports. Wingate University has won the South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the past five years.
 
Wingate University is ranked number three among NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing schools in the 2000’s with 42 honorees during this millennium. Only Pittsburg State (Kan.) University and Truman State (Mo.) University have produced more Academic All-America® honorees during this time period. Wingate’s 51 Academic All-America® honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools.