Hickory, N.C.-----Wingate University freshman midfielder Sophia Husted netted the game-winning goal over Lenoir-Rhyne University on Saturday night, pushing the 'Dogs to a 1-0 victory, their sixth consecutive win in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action. The Bulldogs improve to 10-5 overall and 6-4 in SAC play, while the Bears fall to 9-4-2 overall and 7-3 in league play.
 
KEY STATS
 
- Wingate held an 18-13 advantage in shots
- The 'Dogs had a 7-3 edge in shots on goal
- Lenoir-Rhyne took seven corner kicks, while WU took four
- Husted notched the game-winner, her third goal of the season
- McKenna DeLong and Brianna Ditillo each recorded three shots, two of which were on goal
- Katrine Thisgaard made three saves in her ninth clean sheet of the season
 
NOTES

- The 'Dogs have outscored opponents 21-2 in the six-game SAC winning streak
- The Bulldogs improve to 14-21-5 all-time versus the Bears
- Wingate is now 5-13 all-time in Hickory
- First win at L-R since 2019 Southeast Regional opening round
 
FIRST HALF
 
- The 'Dogs held a 12-4 shot advantage in the opening 45 minutes
- Lenoir-Rhyne made four saves, while the Wingate defense kept the L-R offense from putting a shot on frame
- Each team took two corner kicks
 
SECOND HALF
 
- A shot from Peters hit the crossbar in the 60th minute
- Wingate attempted a corner kick in the 83rd minute
- After the ball was played out away from goal, Husted a ripped a left-footed shot past the keeper's reach
- The goal marks Husted's first-career game-winner
 
UP NEXT
 
- The Bulldogs host Mars Hill on Wednesday, Nov. 3 as part of Senior Night at 4 p.m.
- With a win, WU would clinch a spot in the 4/5 game in the SAC Tournament
- Depending on the results of other contests around the SAC, Wingate could host the quarterfinal match