Belmont, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs had four players score 15 points or more Saturday night, prevailing 84-74 at Belmont Abbey College on day two of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Tip-Off Classic. Wingate moves to 2-0 on the season, while the Crusaders fall to 1-1.

KEY STATS

- Wingate shot 41 percent from the field, hitting six-of-27 threes (22 percent)
- Belmont Abbey shot 43 percent from the field, connecting on five-of-18 threes (28 percent)
- The Crusaders held a 41-33 rebounding advantage
- WU held a 40-32 edge in points in the paint
- Belmont Abbey had 20 turnovers while Wingate had just 10
- The 'Dogs had seven steals compared to six from the Crusaders
- The Bulldogs had four blocks compared to Belmont Abbey's three
- The 'Dogs hit 24-of-29 free throws (83 percent)

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jarren Cottingham had 19 points, four rebounds and two assists
- Frankie Johnson added 17 points, going six-for-eight from the field
- Francis Sio went for a career-high 16 points, going 10-for-10 at the free-throw line
- Rashaard Pringle piled up 15 points, six rebounds, three blocks and a steal
- Quantra Taylor contributed nine points and seven rebounds

UP NEXT

- Wingate has its home opener Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.
- The 'Dogs host Virginia State on ESPN3 Wednesday
- Wednesday's game starts a five-game home stand
- The home stand ends with SAC games against LMU and Coker