Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored a pair of first-half goals Saturday night, picking up an impressive 2-0 victory over Lander University in NCAA Division II men's soccer action at Pride Park. The 'Dogs start the season 1-0, while the Bearcats fall to 0-1.
KEY STATS
- Each team took 15 shots
- The Bulldogs had an 8-3 edge in shots on goal
- Lander took six of the 11 corner kicks
- The 'Dogs were called for 17 of the 28 fouls
- Wingate picked up four of the seven yellow cards in the contest
KEY BULLDOGS
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Andres Cardenas scored a goal for the Bulldogs
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Austin Vicenzino also found the back of the net
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Juan Campos notched an assist
- Campos led the 'Dogs with three shots
- Cardenas and Vicenzino both put two shots on frame
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Hipo Delhaus and
Bjarki Asmundson had two shots apiece, each notching a shot on goal
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Cole Freeman registered three saves to post the shutout in his WU debut
FIRST HALF
- The 'Dogs struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute
- Cardenas ripped one past the keeper from the top of the box to put the 'Dogs on top
- Wingate added to its lead in the 26th minute
- Vicenzino scored off a Campos assist to give the Bulldogs a two-goal cushion
SECOND HALF
- Lander put a pair of shots on frame in the second half, but Freeman turned both away to preserve the shutout victory
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Wednesday, traveling to Converse for a 7 p.m. start
