Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs registered their 10th shutout of the season Tuesday evening, picking up a 1-0 victory over visiting Barton College in NCAA Division II women's soccer action. Wingate improves to 13-1-1 overall, while Barton falls to 6-6-4 on the year.

The Bulldogs dominated possession throughout most of the first half, holding a 9-2 advantage in shots, with a 4-1 edge in shots on goal. The game went to halftime scoreless.

Wingate got on the board six minutes into the second half. Freshman Kimmi Moore (Hubert, N.C.) found junior Brooke Howell (Charlotte, N.C.) in the box. The All-SAC forward crossed one right in front of the net, where freshman Morgan Meltzer (Jacksonville, Fla.) headed home her first career goal to make it 1-0. She is the 15th different Bulldog to score a goal this season.

The Bulldogs finished the night with a 23-4 advantage in shots, including a 10-2 edge in shots on goal. Sophomore Alexis Jones (Midway Park, N.C.) collected a pair of saves to preserve the Wingate shutout. Kelsey Rothwell had eight saves for Barton. Howell registered a match-high five shots for the Bulldogs.

Wingate is back in action Friday, wrapping up the regular season at Tusculum at 4 p.m.