Durham, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs are onto the Conference Carolinas flag football tournament championship game, after prevailing 32-18 over Barton College in the semifinals Saturday afternoon. The 'Dogs improve to 10-2 overall, while Barton falls to 11-3 on the season.
KEY STATS
- Wingate had 189 passing yards and 103 rushing yards for 292 total yards
- Barton registered 327 passing yards and 12 rushing yards for 339 yards of offense
- The 'Dogs held a 16-15 edge in first downs
- Barton had all three turnovers in the contest
KEY BULLDOGS
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Jhenelle Francis was 22-for-33 for 182 yards and four touchdowns
- She added 58 rushing yards and a score
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Kaylee Montalvo had eight catches for 47 yards and two TDs, adding 35 rushing yards
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Sarah Leibowitz added six receptions for 57 yards
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Hailey Buis collected three grabs for 20 yards and a touchdown
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Evonne Bruestle had two catches for eight yards and a TD
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Natalyn Lumpkin added a 28-yard reception;
Addison Cadwell had two grabs for 18 yards
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Alana Placide led the defense with five tackles, adding a pass break-up
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Addison Morgan had four tackles, a tackle for loss, two interceptions and a break-up
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Evonne Bruestle added four tackles, a TFL and a break-up
- Cadwell contributed four tackles, a pick and a break-up
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Kylie Watt added three break-ups
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Sunday, facing Ferrum at 2 p.m. in the championship game
- The contest will take place at Durham Memorial Stadium
