For the 12th time, Wingate University Bulldogs secure a spot in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament as the number eight seed in the NCAA Southeast Regional, set to compete against top-seeded North Georgia on March 16.

The Big Picture

Wingate's at-large bid follows a successful season where they went 22-8 overall, sharing the regular season conference title.

By the Numbers
  • Bulldogs ranked 8th in NCAA Southeast Regional for NCAA Tournament.
  • Donell Nixon leads the team with 18.1 points and 5.3 assists per game.
  • Josh Massey averages 16.8 points, 7.0 rebounds per game, and has 29 blocked shots.
State of Play
  • Wingate faces North Georgia as the 8th seed in the NCAA Southeast Regional on March 16.
  • The region championship game will be on March 19 at 7 p.m.
What's Next

The Wingate-North Georgia winner will proceed to the semifinals to face the winner of Catawba vs. UNC Pembroke.

Bottom Line

Wingate Bulldogs secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, led by standout players Nixon and Massey, with high hopes for their upcoming matchups, pursuing a successful tournament run.