Wingate Tops Anderson to Win Regional Title
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Anderson | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .167 | .245 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 13.0 |
| Digs | 74 | 81 |
| Aces | 8 | 8 |
Wingate, N.C.----The top-seeded and 14th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs won their second straight NCAA Southeast Region title Saturday evening, prevailing 3-1 against third-seeded Anderson University in Cuddy Arena. Wingate won by scores of 25-18, 20-25, 25-20 and 25-22 to capture the third region title in four years and eighth in program history, all coming since 2010. The 'Dogs move to 31-1 overall, winning 30 straight matches, while punching their ticket to the NCAA National Quarterfinals in Sioux Falls. Anderson falls to 23-8 overall.
KEY STATS
- Wingate had 55 kills and 17 errors in 155 attacks, hitting .245
- Anderson had 54 kills and 24 errors in 18- swings to hit .167
- Each team had eight aces
- The 'Dogs had a 13-7 advantage in blocks
- The Bulldogs had an 81-74 edge in digs