Wingate rallied after dropping the second and third sets, dominating the final two frames to beat Emory & Henry 3-2 in South Atlantic Conference play. The Bulldogs improved to 14-9 overall and 10-8 in the league; the Wasps fell to 1-21 and 0-17.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-16, 20-25, 18-25, 25-13, 15-4.
  • Wingate finished with 68 kills and a .266 hitting percentage; Emory & Henry had 42 kills and hit .130.
  • Wingate held an 87-70 edge in digs and a 9-8 advantage in aces.
  • Reece Bellush recorded 52 assists, 11 digs and 4 aces.
Yes, But

Emory & Henry seized control by winning the second and third sets, including a 12-2 lead in the third. Wingate’s response was decisive: the Bulldogs limited the Wasps to six kills across the final two sets.

What’s Next

Wingate hosts UNC Pembroke on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

After losing momentum in the middle of the match, Wingate took charge at the net and closed emphatically, winning the final set 15-4.