Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs pushed their unbeaten streak to four matches, defeating visiting Mars Hill University 2-0 in South Atlantic Conference men's soccer action at Pride Park. Wingate improves to 3-1-1 overall and 1-0 in league play, while the Lions fall to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the SAC.
Thoughts from head coach Gary Hamill
"I'm happy that we got the win and more importantly didn't concede any goals. There are no easy games in teh league, so the points are important."
Key Players
-Nate Evans scored his second goal of the season
- Soren Nygaard scored his first goal as a Bulldog
- Adam Robinson handed out his first career assist
- Jack Wlodyka registered his second career assist
Key Stats
-Wingate held a 13-5 advantage in shots and 3-1 edge in shots on goal
-Bulldogs outshot the Lions 8-3 in the opening half
-Mars Hill attempted four of the six corner kicks
-Second shutout of the season for Wingate
-31st career shutout for Pablo Jara (2nd in SAC history)
-Fifth straight victory over Mars Hill
-Wingate has allowed just four shots on goal last three games
-Four-time defending SAC champs are 37-5-2 in SAC play since 2014
First Half
Evans got a cross from Robinson in the 38th minute, heading home his second goal of the season to give the Bulldogs the lead.
Second Half
A long through ball from Wlodyka found Nygaard just outside the box, who beat a defender and the keeper to net his first goal as a Bulldog.
Up Next
Wingate was scheduled to play at Anderson Saturday night, but that match has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence. The Bulldogs will host Coker next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
