Anderson, S.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs continued their impressive run, prevailing 2-0 at Anderson University in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action Saturday evening. Wingate has now shut out six straight SAC opponents, outscoring the opposition 18-0 during the span. The 'Dogs have won five straight overall, improving to 12-3-1 on the season and 8-2 in the SAC. The Trojans fall to 7-6-2 overall and 5-3-2 in league play.
KEY STATS
- Wingate out-shot Anderson 13-7
- The Bulldogs held a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal
- The 'Dogs took eight of the 10 corner kicks on the day
- Each team was called for five fouls
KEY BULLDOGS
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Brianna Ditillo had a goal and an assist to lead the Wingate offense
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Yasmin Cowley also scored a goal for the 'Dogs
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Caroline Peters handed out an assist
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Katrine Thisgaard notched a save to preserve the shutout
FIRST HALF
- Wingate took seven of the 10 shots in the opening 45 minutes
- The 'Dogs got on the board nine minutes in
- Ditillo netted her third goal of the season off a Peters assist to make it 1-0
SECOND HALF
- The Bulldogs struck 10 minutes into the second half to take a two-goal lead
- Ditillo found Cowley, who scored her sixth goal of the year to make it 2-0
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Wednesday, hosting Anderson at 5 p.m. on Senior Day
- The Bulldogs have clinched a home game in the SAC Tourney quarterfinals next Saturday