Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs hosted their first-ever flag football games Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The 'Dogs dropped the opener 38-27 against Barton, but bounced back with a 41-0 victory against Mount Olive.

BARTON 38 WINGATE 27

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 201 rushing yards and 215 passing yards for 416 yards of offense
- Barton had 237 passing yards along with 61 rushing yards for 298 total yards
- The 'Dogs had all three turnovers on the contest
- Wingate had a 17-14 edge in first downs

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jhenelle Francis was 22-for-37 for 215 yards and two touchdowns
- She added 201 rushing yards and a pair of scores
- Evonne Bruestle had seven receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown
- Sarah Leibowitz added five grabs for 46 yards
- Hailey Buis had two receptions for 15 yards and a TD
- Kylie Watt added three catches for 31 yards; Kaylee Montalvo had four catches for 17 yards
- Addison Cadwell had seven tackles and two pass break-ups
- Bruestle added six tackles with a sack
- Watt collected five tackles with a break-up
- Montalvo piled up four break-ups on the day

WINGATE 41 MOUNT OLIVE 0

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 141 rushing yards and 99 passing yards for 240 total yards
- UMO had 65 rushing yards and 87 passing yards for 152 yards of offense
- The Trojans had four turnovers compared to Wingate's one

KEY BULLDOGS

- Francis was nine-for-19 for 99 yards and three TDs
- She added 84 rushing yards and a score
- Bruestle had two receptions for 41 yards and a pair of touchdowns
- Cadwell had seven carries for 50 yards and a TD
- Montalvo collected three catches for 10 yards and a touchdown
- Bruestle added 13 rushing yards
- Addison Morgan piled up three interceptions, adding a break-up
- Bruestle had a 66-yard interception return TD, adding four tackles and two sacks
- Alana Placide registered nine tackles with a TFL
- Sophie Matthews had seven tackles and two pass break-ups

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Tuesday, hosting Ferrum at 6:30 p.m.