Dahlonega, Ga.----The Wingate University Bulldogs held a 3-2 halftime lead at #12 North Georgia Thursday evening, but the Nighthawks struck twice in the second half to prevail 4-3 in NCAA Division II women's soccer action. UNG starts the season 1-0, while the Bulldogs fall to 0-1.

KEY STATS

- North Georgia out-shot Wingate 22-7
- The Nighthawks held an 8-5 edge in shots on goal
- UNG took five of the seven corner kicks on the day
- North Georgia was called for 11 of the 21 fouls

KEY BULLDOGS

- Katie Ensalaco had a goal and an assist to lead the WU attack
- Angela Maino also notched a goal and an assist
- Kamryn Browder added a goal
- Gabby Agelis handed out an assist
- Sydney Schnarr collected four saves on the night

FIRST HALF

- Bailey Oetinger started the scoring in the 12th minute
- Maino netted the equalizer in the 21st minute
- North Georgia regained the lead four minutes later on a Grace McGill goal
- Browder converted a penalty kick in the 28th minute to make it 2-2
- Ensalaco scored two minutes later off an assist from Maino and Agelis to give WU a 3-2 lead

SECOND HALF

- Nina Lopez scored in the 60th minute to tie it at three
- Sarah Woodall gave UNG the 4-3 advantage with 22 minutes to go

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, hosting Belmont Abbey at 7 p.m.