Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs opened league play in style Saturday afternoon, striking twice in the second half to pick up a 2-0 victory over Carson-Newman University in South Atlantic Conference women's soccer action. The Bulldogs improve to 4-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the SAC, while the Eagles fall to 1-3-1 overall and 0-2 in league play.
KEY STATS
- The Eagles out-shot the Bulldogs 17-14
- C-N held a 7-5 advantage in shots on goal
- The 'Dogs took six of the 11 corner kicks
- Wingate was called for eight of the 13 fouls
KEY BULLDOGS
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Caroline Peters scored a goal for the Bulldogs
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Brianna Ditillo also found the back of the net for the 'Dogs
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Nicole Cristy registered an assist
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Katrine Thisgaard piled up seven saves to notch the shutout
FIRST HALF
- Neither team could find the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes
- The Bulldogs held a slim 8-7 advantage in shots in the opening frame
SECOND HALF
- The Bulldogs struck five minutes into the second half
- It was Peters starting the scoring, her second goal of the season
- The 'Dogs added to the lead just three minutes later
- Ditillo scored her first goal of the year off a Cristy assist to make it 2-0
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Wednesday at 5 p.m.
- The Bulldogs will welcome #4 Catawba to Pride Park for a SAC showdown
