Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs won their fifth straight home game Saturday night, getting a goal in each half to prevail 2-0 against visiting Carson-Newman University in South Atlantic Conference men's soccer action at Pride Park. The Bulldogs get their third victory in a row over the Eagles, improving to 7-5-1 overall and 5-4 in league play. Carson-Newman falls to 7-4-2 and 3-3-2 in conference play.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH HAMILL
"I'm proud of the team tonight. It's been a tough few weeks on the road and it's great to show some character at home."
KEY STATS
- Wingate held a 14-6 advantage in shots
- The Bulldogs had four shots on goal, the Eagles had just one
- CN held a 4-2 edge on corner kicks
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Stuart Hendry had the game-winner for Wingate
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Soren Nygaard also scored for the 'Dogs
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Elliot Cutts led all players with four shots
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Victor Spaggiari collected a save to preserve the shutout
NOTES
- The Bulldogs defeat the Eagles for the third consecutive time
- Wingate moves to 18-11-5 all time against Carson-Newman
- WU is 8-3-4 against CNU at Pride Park
- The 'Dogs are 5-0-1 at Pride Park this year; 4-0 vs. SAC opponents
- Fourth shutout at home this season for Wingate
FIRST HALF
- Wingate got on the board in the ninth minute of play when Hendry finished a rebound from a cross
- First goal of the season for Hendry
SECOND HALF
- In the 54th minute Nygaard beat a defender and finished one in the lower left corner to give the Bulldogs the 2-0 lead
- Third goal of the season for Nygaard
Up Next
- The Bulldogs are back in action Monday, hosting Coker at 7:30 p.m.
- WU hosts Shaw Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Senior Night
