Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs picked up an impressive conference victory Tuesday night, prevailing 28-12 over visiting Ferrum College at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The Bulldogs improve to 4-1 overall and 4-1 in Conference Carolinas, while the Panthers fall to 9-3 overall and 4-1 in league play.

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 238 passing yards and 119 rushing yards for 357 yards of total offense
- Ferrum had 300 passing yards and -1 rushing yards for 299 total Yards
- The Bulldogs had four of the five turnovers in the contest
- The 'Dogs piled up six sacks compared to Ferrum's two

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jhenelle Francis was 21-for-32 for 238 yards and four touchdowns
- She added 93 rushing yards
- Evonne Bruestle had three receptions for 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns
- Addison Cadwell added eight grabs for 75 yards and a TD
- Hailey Buis had five catches for 29 yards
- Kaylee Montalvo added two receptions for 17 yards and a score
- Bruestle piled up five sacks to lead the defense, adding a break-up
- Alana Placide added eight tackles and a breakup
- Addison Morgan had five tackles, a tackle for loss, two break-ups and an interception
- Cadwell added five tackles with a TFL
- Montalvo had three tackles, a TFL and a pair of break-ups

UP NEXT

- Wingate travels to Mars Hill Friday, taking on Milligan at 4 p.m. and Mars Hill at 5:30 p.m.