Durham, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs opened postseason play in style, shutting out Mount St. Mary's 31-0 in the quarterfinals of the Conference Carolinas Flag Football tournament Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs improve to 9-2 overall, while Mount St. Mary's falls to 7-11 on the year.

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 160 passing yards and 111 rushing yards for 271 yards of offense
- Mount St. Mary's accumulated 158 passing yards and 71 rushing yards for 229 total yards
- The Mount had three of the four turnovers on the day
- The 'Dogs held an 11-9 advantage in first downs

KEY BULLODGS

- Jhenelle Francis was 13-for-21 for 143 yards and four touchdowns
- She added 26 rushing yards on the day
- Evonne Bruestle had three catches for 48 yards, adding two rushes for 45 yards
- Kaylee Montalvo collected four receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns
- She added five caries for 40 yards
- Alana Placide added two grabs for 21 yards and a TD
- Kylie Watt notched a 14-yard touchdown reception
- Addison Cadwell added four catches for 26 yards
- Sophie Matthews led the Bulldogs with seven tackles
- Kylie Watt added five tackles with a tackle for loss, interception and pass break-up
- Francis had four tackles, an interception and a pass break-up
- Placide added four tackles and four break-ups
- Montalvo notched a pair of tackles, a pick and a break-up
- Bruestle had two tackles with a sack and a break-up

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday in the conference semifinals
- The Bulldogs will face the Barton-Emmanuel winner at 3:30 p.m.
- The winner of that game is onto the title game Sunday at 2 p.m.