Wingate University's women's lacrosse team dominated Newberry College 22-7 in the semifinals of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) tournament, securing their spot in the championship game for the fifth consecutive year. The Bulldogs improved to 15-3 overall and will face Lenoir-Rhyne for the title. A strong team performance featured significant offensive contributions and defensive control throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate out-shot Newberry 38-15.
  • Bulldogs held a 23-7 advantage in goals after the first half and finished with a 20-16 edge in ground balls.
State of Play
  • Wingate will compete against Lenoir-Rhyne in the SAC championship game on Saturday.
  • Newberry's season concludes at 10-9 after this semifinal defeat.
What's Next

The Bulldogs aim to clinch their fifth straight SAC title against Lenoir-Rhyne, with a high-performance expectation given their current momentum and strong roster contribution.

Bottom Line

Wingate's emphatic victory underscores their strong potential as they head into the SAC championship game, reflecting both their offensive depth and defensive prowess, setting the stage for a competitive matchup this weekend.