November 1st, 2025 6:00pm
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored with 19 seconds left in regulation to force overtime Saturday afternoon, then after scoring on their first possession, stuffed Lenoir-Rhyne on a potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt to win a thrilling 38-37 contest at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. Wingate wins its fourth straight, moving to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SAC, while the Bears fall to 5-5 overall and 4-3 in league play. The 'Dogs have now won four straight over the Bears.
KEY STATS
- Wingate had 350 passing yards and 157 rushing yards for 507 yards of offense
- LR had 319 passing yards and 134 rushing yards for 453 total yards
- The Bulldogs had a 25-23 edge in first downs
- The Bears were nine-of-14 on third down; the Bulldogs were seven-for-13
- Wingate scored on four of five red zone trips; Lenoir-Rhyne scored on two of four trips
- The 'Dogs had three of the four turnovers in the contest