Durham, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs wrapped up their exhibition season with a trip to historic Cameron Indoor Stadium Thursday night, falling 86-50 against Duke University. Wingate played a pair of NCAA Division I opponents in the preseason, falling by 12 points at UNC Wilmington last week. The 'Dogs open regular season play next weekend.

KEY STATS

- Duke shot 52 percent from the field; Wingate shot 35 percent
- The Blue Devils hit eight-of-23 threes (35 percent); WU was four-for-12 (33 percent)
- Duke held a 38-34 rebounding advantage; Wingate had a 6-4 edge in second-chance points
- The Blue Devils had 16 assists on 33 field goals; the 'Dogs had four assists on 20 field goals
- DU scored 37 points off 21 Wingate turnovers
- The Bulldogs had nine points off 14 Duke turnovers
- Duke had 10 of the 12 blocked shots on the night
- The Blue Devils held a 46-34 advantage in points in the paint
- Duke was 12-for-16 at the free throw line; Wingate was six-for-11

KEY BULLDOGS

- AJ Davis had 14 points on seven-of-10 shooting, adding four rebounds and two steals
- Bryanna Troutman added eight points, seven boards, a block and a steal
- Haleigh Brandon contributed seven points and five rebounds
- Hannah Clark registered six points, three steals and a pair of rebounds
- Jaia Wilson had five points and two assists

UP NEXT

- The 'Dogs open the regular season Nov. 12, facing Francis Marion in Pembroke, N.C.
- The Bulldogs open the home slate Nov. 20, hosting LMU at 2 p.m.