Spartanburg, S.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs notched their second straight shutout to start the season Wednesday night, prevailing 1-0 at Converse University in NCAA Division II men's soccer action. The Bulldogs move to 2-0 on the year, while the Valkyries fall to 1-1-1 overall.
KEY STATS
- Converse out-shot Wingate 11-10
- The 'Dogs held a 3-1 edge in shots on goal
- The Bulldogs took both corner kicks
- WU was called for 17 of the 30 fouls
- The 'Dogs received three of the five yellow cards on the night
KEY BULLDOGS
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Austin Vicenzino scored the Wingate goal
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Noah Yalu led the Bulldogs with three shots, including a shot on goal
- Vicenzino took a pair of shots on the night
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Hipo Delhaus added a shot on target
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Cole Freeman notched his second straight shutout recording one save
FIRST HALF
- Wingate dominated the first 45 minutes, but could not find the back of the net
- The Bulldogs took eight of the 10 shots in the opening half
SECOND HALF
- The 'Dogs got on the board in the 57th minute
- Vicenzino netted his goal of the season to put the 'Dogs on top
- Converse put its first shot on goal in the 82nd minute
- Freeman was there for the save to preserve the shutout
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to LMU to open SAC play at 3:30 p.m.
