Wingate Bulldogs

The Wingate Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent Wingate University, located in Wingate, North Carolina, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Bulldogs compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference for all 22 varsity sports. Wingate has been a member of the SAC since 1989.

Wingate Bulldogs
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UniversityWingate University
ConferenceSouth Atlantic (primary)
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorJoe Reich (Interim)[1]
LocationWingate, North Carolina
Varsity teams23 (10 men's, 13 women's)
Football stadiumIrwin Belk Stadium
Basketball arenaCuddy Arena
Baseball stadiumRon Christopher Stadium
Softball stadiumWU Softball Complex
Soccer stadiumWU Soccer Complex
Aquatics centerWingate University Natatorium
Lacrosse stadiumIrwin Belk Stadium
Tennis venueWingate Tennis Complex
NicknameBulldogs
ColorsNavy blue and Vegas gold
   
Websitewingatebulldogs.com
Team NCAA championships
2
Individual and relay NCAA champions
2

Conference affiliations

NCAA

History

Wingate University tied for second place in the 2022 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence competition, recognizing its long-running partnership with the United Way Day of Caring.

Wingate University is ranked first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools for having 125 Academic All-America student-athletes since January 1, 2000.

Wingate University has won the South Atlantic Conference Athletic Excellence Award for the past 13 years. The South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each school year.

Wingate also offers several intramural leagues and tournaments during the school year. Intramural leagues are formed in flag football, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball and soccer. Tournaments are held in billiards, racquetball, sand volleyball and softball, as well as a Punt, Pass, and Kick competition.

Varsity teams

List of teams

National championships

Team
Association Division Sport Year Opponent/Runner-up Score
NCAA Division II Men's Soccer 2016 Charleston (WV) 2–0
Baseball 2021 Central Missouri 5–3

Individual
Association Division Sport Year Individual(s) Event
NCAA Division II Women's Swimming and Diving[2] 2008 Maria Vlashchenko 100-yard breaststroke
2012 Lindsey Taylor 1-meter diving

References
  1. "Reich to serve as interim director of athletics, head football coach". Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. "Swimming and Diving : Division II Women's : Highlights" (PDF). Fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
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