The Wingate University Bulldogs closed out the regular season with a 75-70 victory over UVA Wise in South Atlantic Conference women's basketball action, finishing the season 19-9 overall and 14-6 in the SAC, while the Cavs dropped to 12-16 overall and 8-12 in league play. Wingate tied for third place in the league standings at 14-6, advancing to the SAC Tournament to face Lincoln Memorial next.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate shot 37% from the field, 31% from three-point range
  • UVA Wise shot 42% from the field, 35% from beyond the arc
  • Wingate went 25-for-30 at the free-throw line
  • Wingate had a 43-40 rebounding advantage
  • Wingate scored 18 points off 19 UVA Wise turnovers
State of Play
  • Wingate finishes the regular season at 19-9 overall and 14-6 in the SAC
  • UVA Wise ended the season at 12-16 overall and 8-12 in league play
  • Wingate tied for third place in the league standings at 14-6
  • Wingate opens SAC Tournament play against Lincoln Memorial
What's Next

Wingate, as the number four seed in the SAC Tournament, will face Lincoln Memorial next and could advance to the semifinals on Thursday and potentially compete in the SAC title game on Friday.

Bottom Line

The Wingate Bulldogs ended the regular season on a high note with a 75-70 victory over UVA Wise, securing a strong position heading into the upcoming SAC Tournament matchups, exhibiting resilience and strategic gameplay.