Wingate, N.C.-----Wingate University junior forward Bryanna Troutman scored a career-high 30 points on Wednesday night, as the Bulldogs cruised to a 94-50 win over Limestone University in South Atlantic Conference women's basketball action in Cuddy Arena. Wingate moves to 6-1 overall and 5-0 in the SAC, while the Saints fall to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in league play.
 
KEY STATS
 
- Wingate shot 54 percent from the field; LU shot 30 percent
- The Bulldogs hit nine-of-17 3-pointers (53 percent); the Saints were seven-of-25 (28 percent)
- WU held a 49-28 rebounding advantage and a 12-6 chance in second-chance points
- The 'Dogs held a 40-16 edge in points in the paint
- Wingate scored 16 points on 15 Limestone turnovers
- The Bulldogs were 17-of-21 from the charity stripe; the Saints were seven-of-13 from the foul line
- WU had 25 assists on 34 made field goals; LU had 10 assists
 
KEY BULLDOGS
 
- Troutman dropped 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, with 13 rebounds
- First Bulldog to score 30 points in a game since Marta Miscenko's 31 points vs Lenoir-Rhyne on Jan. 10, 2018
- Hannah Clark piled up 17 points and five assists on seven-of-11 shooting
- Jaia Wilson scored 13 points, including a perfect three-for-three from three-point range
- Haleigh Brandon tallied eight points, 18 rebounds and four assists
 
FIRST QUARTER
 
- A Regan McCray 3-pointer for the Saints gave LU a 7-6 lead midway through the first
- Troutman's and-one jumper in the paint capped a 7-0 Wingate run with 3:43 to go
- McCray connected on another 3-pointer to bring the Saints within one
- Pair of AJ Davis free throws continued a 5-0 mini-run
- A Shaniya Caldwell 3-pointer from Limestone brought the Saints' deficit to three after one
 
SECOND QUARTER
 
- Wingate opened the second quarter on an 18-2 run over the first five and a half minutes
- Troutman and Peyton Davis combined for 16 of the points in the span
- After LU brought their deficit to 20, the 'Dogs ended the half on a 7-0 run
- The 51-26 lead was the biggest edge for Wingate in any half this season
- The Bulldogs outscored Limestone 30-8 in the second quart4r
- The 30 points is the most for Wingate in any quarter this season
 
THIRD QUARTER
 
- Troutman free throws gave WU a 58-34 edge with 8:02 remaining
- The 'Dogs went on a 12-2 run over three and a half minutes
- Shariah Grady's 3-pointer brought the Saints' deficit to 70-44
- Wilson's 3-pointer brought the Bulldog lead back over 30 points
 
FOURTH QUARTER
 
- Wingate opened the final frame on a 10-2 run
- Troutman's jumper put the 'Dogs on top 86-47
- Her free throw with 4:38 remaining brought her total to 30 for the first time in her career
- Madison Lowery's 3-pointer capped the scoring at 94-50, Wingate's largest lead of the game
 
UP NEXT
 
- Wingate returns to action on Dec. 11, facing Augusta in non-conference action at Cuddy Arena
- Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m.
- 'Dogs return to SAC play at home versus Queens on Dec. 15