Harrogate, Tenn.-----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored two goals in the final 15 minutes on Saturday afternoon to pull away 2-0 at Lincoln Memorial University in South Atlantic Conference men's soccer action. Wingate improves to 5-4-1 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play, while LMU 1-8-2 overall and 0-5-1 in league play.
KEY STATS
- Wingate out-shot Lincoln Memorial 19-4
- The Bulldogs held an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal
- WU took eight of 10 corner kicks
- Each team committed 14 fouls
KEY BULLDOGS
- Soren Nygaard netted the game-winner in the 77th minute
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Nick Bennett added to the Wingate lead in the 84th minute
- Nygaard and Bennett each had three shots on goal
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Jens Bergendorff notched two saves to preserve the clean sheet
FIRST HALF
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Owen Marshall put a shot on goal early, saved by LMU
- Each team made two saves in the scoreless first period
SECOND HALF
- Nygaard put the 'Dogs ahead for good in the 77th minute
- Bennett added an insurance goal in the 84th minute
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs return to Pride Park on Wednesday, Oct. 13 to host the Coker Cobras at 7:30 p.m.