Wingate Bulldogs

Wingate Bulldogs
University	Wingate University
Conference	South Atlantic (primary)
NCAA	Division II
Athletic director	Joe Reich
Location	Wingate, North Carolina
Varsity teams	25 (10 men's, 15 women's)
Football stadium	Irwin Belk Stadium
Basketball arena	Cuddy Arena
Baseball stadium	Ron Christopher Stadium
Softball stadium	WU Softball Complex
Soccer stadium	WU Soccer Complex
Aquatics center	Wingate University Natatorium
Lacrosse stadium	Irwin Belk Stadium
Tennis venue	Wingate Tennis Complex
Nickname	Bulldogs
Colors	Navy blue and Vegas gold
Website	wingatebulldogs.com
Team NCAA championships
3
Individual and relay NCAA champions
2

The Wingate Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent Wingate University, located in Wingate, North Carolina, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Bulldogs compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) for 23 of their 25 varsity sports. Wingate has been a member of the SAC since 1989. Two teams in women's sports not sponsored by the SAC—acrobatics & tumbling and flag football (the latter added for 2025–26)—compete in Conference Carolinas.

NCAA

• Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1979–1989)
• South Atlantic Conference (1989–present)

Wingate University tied for second place in the 2022 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence competition, recognizing its long-running partnership with the United Way Day of Caring.

Wingate University is ranked first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America producing schools for having 125 Academic All-America student-athletes since January 1, 2000.

Wingate University has won the South Atlantic Conference Athletic Excellence Award for the past 13 years. The South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular season standings. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each school year.

Wingate also offers several intramural leagues and tournaments during the school year. Intramural leagues are formed in flag football, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball and soccer. Tournaments are held in billiards, racquetball, sand volleyball and softball, as well as a Punt, Pass, and Kick competition.

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