Charlotte, N.C.----The top-seeded and 10th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs fell 1-0 to Lenoir-Rhyne University in the semifinals of the South Atlantic Conference Men's Soccer Tournament Friday afternoon at American Legion Stadium. The Bears improve to 11-4-2, while the Bulldogs drop to 10-4-5 overall.
 
KEY STATS
 
- Wingate out-shot Lenoir-Rhyne 9-7
- The Bulldogs held a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal
- LR took both corner kicks of the match
- Each team received two yellow cards
 
KEY BULLDOGS
 
- Tim Martins notched a shot on goal in two attempts
- Owen Marshall, Fabio Rodrigues and Khalil Kenayzir also recorded shots on target
- Aleksa Janjic tallied a save in goal

FIRST HALF

- Wingate and Lenoir-Rhyne played a scoreless opening 45 minutes
- The Bears held a 6-2 shot advantage in the period
- Each keeper notched a save
 
SECOND HALF
 
- LR broke the scoreless match in the 65th minute
- The 'Dogs got three shots on goal in a 10-minute span late in the second half, but the Bears held strong to earn the victory
 
UP NEXT
 
- The 'Dogs await their postseason path, as the NCAA Division II men's soccer selection show is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m.
- The bracket will be revealed live on NCAA.com