Wingate rallied from a 14-12 deficit in the deciding set, scoring the final four points to beat Tusculum in a five-set South Atlantic Conference thriller. The Bulldogs’ comeback improved their record to 16-11 overall and 12-9 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 26-28, 25-10, 25-22, 21-25, 16-14.
  • Wingate had 64 kills, 12 aces and 13 blocks; Tusculum had 51 kills, 5 aces and 12 blocks.
  • Lillian Edwards led Wingate with 19 kills; Grace Woodring added 13 kills and 9 blocks.
  • Wingate improved to 16-11 overall and 12-9 in the SAC; Tusculum fell to 17-8 and 14-7.
Yes, But

Tusculum took the opening set and forced a fifth after pulling away in the fourth. Wingate’s decisive finish came after the Pioneers earned match point at 14-12.

What's Next

Wingate hosts Mars Hill Friday at 7 p.m. for Senior Night.

Bottom Line

Wingate’s timely blocks and composure under pressure turned a match-point deficit into a statement conference win.