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2015: James Scott appeared in 17 games during his sophomore season at Wingate, making 14 starts…Logged 930 minutes, helping the Bulldogs lead the conference in goals-against average and shutouts, allowing under 10 shots per contest…Registered four shots on the season, including two shots on goal.

2014: Scott earned second team All-SAC honors during his freshman season at Wingate…Started 17 games for the Bulldogs, playing a big role in the league’s second best defense…The Bulldogs had seven shutouts on the year, allowing just 0.97 goals per game…Collected a goal and four assists on the season…Had an assist in the 4-1 win over Emmanuel, while also collecting an assist in the 3-0 win against Tusculum…Scored a goal in the 4-0 victory against Mars Hill…Notched an assist in the 3-0 win against LMU, while also collecting an assist in the 3-1 victory against Coker in the SAC Tournament.


Full name is James Robert Scott...Born February 18, 1996 in Newcastle, England...Son of Jimmy and Tracey Scott...Majoring in Sport Science...Wants to be professionally involved with anything soccer related after...Favorite athlete: Nemanja Vidic...Favorite sports team: Newcastle United...Favorite movie: American Pie or Batman...Favorite TV Show: Lizard's Lick...Favorite Food: My grandma's homemade jam rolley polley...Favorite Sport to play other than soccer: Snowboarding...James can't imagine a week without: Tom Hardy being alive...Most thrilling sports moment: Newcastle United's 5-1 victory over rival Sunderland...People James most admires: My mother...How James gets ready for a soccer match: Listening to Al Pacino's team talk in Any Given Sunday...Something people don't know about James: I eat nails for breakfast...Nickname: Scotty/Kebab Calves...Favorite Quote: "Toon Toon, Black and White Army!"

Why James chose Wingate: I've always wanted to be a Bulldog