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
UniversityWingate University
ConferenceSouth Atlantic Conference
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorSteve Poston
LocationWingate, North Carolina
Varsity teams22
Football stadiumIrwin Belk Stadium
Basketball arenaCuddy Arena
Baseball stadiumRon Christopher Stadium
Softball stadiumWU Softball Complex
Soccer stadiumPride Park
NicknameBulldogs
ColorsNavy and Vegas Gold
   
Websitewingatebulldogs.com

History

Additionally, Wingate University was awarded the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Award of Excellence in 2011, recognizing its long-running Union County Special Olympics Swimming venue.

Wingate University is ranked first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools for having 115 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

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

References
  1. "Swimming and Diving : Division II Women's : Highlights" (PDF). Fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
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