Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs picked up another impressive victory Saturday afternoon, notching their third shutout of the week with a 3-0 victory over Limestone University in South Atlantic Conference field hockey action. The 'Dogs avenge their lone loss of the season, moving to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SAC, while the Saints fall to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in league play.
KEY STATS
- Wingate out-shot Limestone 13-10
- Each team took eight shots on goal
- The Saints took 12 of the 15 corners on the day
KEY BULLDOGS
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Rylie Cordrey scored both Wingate goals
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Audra Szymborski piled up seven saves for her third shutout of the week
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Lauren Montgomery put three shots on goal for the Bulldogs
FIRST HALF
- Wingate took four of the six shots in the opening 30 minutes
- Neither team was able to score in the first half
THIRD QUARTER
- Wingate got on the board seven minutes into the second half
- Cordrey ripped home her fifth goal of the year to put the 'Dogs on top 1-0
FOURTH QUARTER
- Cordrey struck again with just over five minutes left in the final quarter
- Her second of the day and sixth of the year gave the Bulldogs a two-goal cushion
- The 'Dogs had to fend off six Limestone corners in a one-minute span
- Szymborski piled up four saves in the key stretch, keeping the Saints off the board
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Tuesday, traveling to Belmont Abbey for a 4 p.m. start