Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored in the second minute of action Wednesday night, but settled for a 1-1 draw with Anderson University in their South Atlantic Conference opener at Pride Park in men's soccer action. The Bulldogs move to 0-2-2 on the year and 0-0-1 in the SAC, while the Trojans move to 1-2-1 on the season and 0-0-1 in league play.

KEY STATS

- Wingate outshot Anderson 11-9
- Each team put two shots on goal
- The Trojans held an 8-2 corner kick advantage
- WU was called for 22 fouls compared to AU's 10
- The 'Dogs were assessed six yellow cards, while the Trojans received one yellow and one red card

KEY BULLDOGS

- Niclas Wittur scored his second goal of the season
- Emil Svenander attempted a team-high six shots
- Devin Scully, Owen Marshall, Pedro Santos and Tim Martins joined Svenander as players to play all 90 minutes in the physical matchup
- Aleksa Janjic recorded one save

NOTES

- The 'Dogs move to 9-8-2 all-time versus the Trojans
- Wingate is 6-2-2 at Pride Park
- WU draws with its opponent in the conference opener for the third consecutive season – Queens 3-3 in fall 2021 and Lenoir-Rhyne 2-2 in spring 2021

FIRST HALF

- Wittur fired the opening goal less than 90 seconds into the match
- Anderson answered in the 13th minute off a Diego Jaramillo goal and Steven Udy assist

SECOND HALF

- Svenander put a shot on frame in the 57th minute, but Amos Uber made the save
- Joao Martinho put the fourth and final shot on goal of the match in the 87th minute, but Janjic made the save to force the draw
UP NEXT
-The 'Dogs wrap up their three-game homestand on Saturday, hosting SAC newcomer Emory & Henry at 7:30 p.m.