Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs held the lead for over 30 minutes Wednesday night, but Catawba College rallied for a 71-65 victory in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball action. Catawba improves to 12-4 overall and 7-1 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 11-6 overall and 6-2 in league play.

KEY STATS

- Catawba shot 41 percent from the field; Wingate shot 36 percent
- The Indians shot 55 percent from the field in the second half, outscoring WU 46-37
- Wingate was four-for-18 from three-point range, while Catawba went three-for-24 from deep
- The Indians held a 39-35 rebounding advantage and 15-6 edge in second-chance points
- Catawba scored 13 points off 20 Wingate turnovers
- The Catawba bench outscored the WU bench 30-9
- The 'Dogs had 11 of the 20 steals on the night, while the Indians had five of the seven blocks

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jarren Cottingham had 21 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal
- Donnel Nixon added 10 points, five assists, three boards and a steal
- Sean Elmore had nine points, six rebounds and two steals
- Vontrez Roberts contributed eight points, six boards and two steals
- Destin Clark added eight points, fie boards, three assists and two steals
- Josh Massey chipped in with five points, two rebounds, a block and a steal

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to Emory & Henry for a 4 p.m. start
- The Bulldogs are back home next Wednesday, hosting Anderson at 7:30 p.m.