Pembroke, N.C.----Trailing 3-0 at halftime, the Wingate University Bulldogs scored twice in the first eight minutes of the second half, but could not complete the comeback, falling 3-2 in NCAA Division II women's soccer action. The Braves improve to 6-3-2 overall, while the Bulldogs fall to 7-3-1 on the season.

KEY STATS

- Wingate out-shot UNCP 26-7
- The Bulldogs held a 12-6 advantage in shots on goal
- The 'Dogs took five of the eight corner kicks
- UNC Pembroke was called for 15 of the 26 fouls

KEY BULLDOGS

- Sophie Husted scored a goal for the Bulldogs
- Caroline Peters also found the back of the net
- Peters led the 'Dogs with six shots, including four shots on goal
- Brianna Ditillo added three shots including a pair of shots on frame
- Katrine Thisgaard registered three saves on the night

FIRST HALF

- Anna Grossheim scored the first goal of the night in the 28th minute
- Mercy Bell put the Braves on top by two in the 42nd minute
- Ashley Forbes had the assist on the goal
- UNCP struck again with just over a minute left in the half
- Bell scored off another Forbes assist to make it 3-0

SECOND HALF

- Wingate got on the board three minutes into the second half
- Husted converted penalty kick to make it 3-1
- The 'Dogs pulled to within one in the 54th minute
- Peters scored her sixth goal of the year to make it 3-2
- Wingate took seven shots over the final 26 minutes, including two on frame, but could not score the equalizer

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, hosting Lincoln Memorial at 1 p.m.