Hickory, N.C.----The eighth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs went on the road and picked up a key 2-0 victory at Lenoir-Rhyne University in South Atlantic Conference men's soccer action. The Bulldogs improve to 4-1-1 overall and 2-1 in the SAC, while the Bears fall to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in league play.

KEY STATS

- Wingate out-shot Lenoir-Rhyne 14-10
- The 'Dogs held a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal
- The Bulldogs held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks
- Wingate was called for 12 of the 23 fouls
- Each team had three yellow cards

KEY BULLDOGS

- Pablo Pozos scored the Wingate goal
- William Persson had the assist
- Pozos led all players with eight shots, including three shots on goal
- Moritz Conrad notched two saves to preserve the shutout

FIRST HALF

- Wingate got on the board in the ninth minute
- It was an own goal by the Bears that gave the 'Dogs the early lead
- The Bulldogs struck again in the 26th minute
- Pozos netted his fourth goal of the year off a Persson assist to make it 2-0

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Wednesday, hosting Mars Hill at 7:30 p.m.