Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University midfielder Caroline Peters notched a goal and an assist Saturday evening, leading the #21 Bulldogs to a 2-0 victory over Emory & Henry in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action at Pride Park. Wingate improves to 5-0-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the SAC, while the Wasps fall to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in league play.
KEY STATS
- Wingate out-shot Emory & Henry 39-2
- The 'Dogs had 11 of the 12 shots on frame
- The Bulldogs took five of the six corner kicks on the night
- WU was called for 12 of the 16 fouls
- Wingate took 18 shots in the opening half and 21 in the final 45 minutes
KEY BULLDOGS
- Peters led the way with a goal and an assist
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Sascha Larsen netted her third game-winner of the year
- Peters led all players with nine shots, including three on goal
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Brianna Ditillo added six shots, with two on frame
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Katrine Thisgaard made a save to notch her fifth shutout of the year
FIRST HALF
- Wingate dominated all half, out-shooting E&H 18-0
- Larsen got the 'Dogs on the board in the 29th minute, scoring off a Peters corner kick
- Fifth assist of the year for Peters
SECOND HALF
- The Bulldogs fired off 21 shots in the final 45 minutes
- Peters struck nine minutes into the second half to make it 2-0
- Her first goal of the year came on a free kick from just outside the box
UP NEXT
- Wingate is at Carson-Newman next Saturday at 5 p.m.
- The 'Dogs then travel to Catawba the following Wednesday to face the 10th-ranked Indians at 5 p.m.
