WINGATE, N.C. - The #13 and SAC leading Wingate Bulldogs handed Lenoir-Rhyne their first conference loss of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Bears 14-8 in Wingate, N.C. 

Anneleise Meyer led the team with four goals while Kirra Olson totaled two goals and an assist. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: #13 Wingate 14, Lenoir-Rhyne 8
Records: Wingate (8-2, 4-0 SAC), Lenoir-Rhyne (4-6, 4-1 SAC)
Location: Wingate, N.C. | Irwin Belk Stadium

STORY OF THE GAME:

• Anneleise Meyer gave the Bears a jump early, scoring the first two goals of the game.
• Hailey Larsen and Kirra Olson each scored goals in the second quarter, but a 6-1 run midway through the opening half propelled the Bulldogs to a 7-4 lead at the break.
• Wingate pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Bears 5-1 in the frame.
• The Bears scored the final three goals of the game, with two coming from Meyer, to give the contest it's final score.

STATS OF THE GAME:

• Anneleise Meyer (4g), Kirra Olson (2g, 1a), and Hailey Larsen (1g, 1a) finished with multiple points.
• Sally Friesen set a season high with 14 saves. 
• Wingate out-shot the Bears 36-21 and 28-20 on shots-on-goal.
• The Bears were held to just 23-33 on clears.
• Wingate won the draw control battle 15-9. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• The all-time series is tied 7-7 with the Bulldogs winning the last seven.
• Sally Friesen hit the 400 career save mark tonight.
• Lenoir-Rhyne 4-0 against unranked teams this season and 0-6 against ranked teams.

NEXT UP: The Bear travel to Mars Hill on Saturday for another conference matchup. The Lions are 3-6 (0-5 SAC) and were defeated 17-1 by Wingate last Saturday. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.